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Zipline · 2027 Internships- Where
- South San Francisco, California, USA
- Posted
- Aug 19
As an intern in the Aerodynamics Team you can expect to work on any one of our current open projects alongside our world-class aerodynamicists and aeronautical engineers, both learning from their experience and bringing your own perspective to the tasks. This is an opportunity to test the skills and knowledge you’ve learned at school in a practical and fast-paced environment, where we leverage our understanding of physics to solve real problems. You will learn to use a variety of tools - from low fidelity calculations, through CFD simulation to experimental analysis - to help drive the design of our current and future products forward.
What you'd do
- You will be studying one or more of the following areas: fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight physics, aeronautical engineering, acoustics.
- A strong understanding of the technical content of these courses is the most valuable asset you will bring, and will help you exercise good engineering judgment.
- Understanding and experience with any of the following toolsets is advantageous. If you have not used the tool before, we’ll teach you to use it where needed.
- Continuum- or Lattice Boltzmann-based computational fluid dynamics, such as STAR-CCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM, or PowerFLOW
- Wind tunnel test identification, planning, execution, troubleshooting, and data analysis using a variety of electro-mechanical and optical diagnostic techniques
- Flight test planning for system identification and simulation validation, cross functional planning, test execution, and data analysis
- MATLAB, Python, Rust, or similar software tools
- CAD advanced surfacing tools, such as CATIA or NX
- To be maximally effective we will need you to work in our head office in South San Francisco. For certain testing programs, limited travel (within California) may be required.
About Zipline · 2027 Internships
Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably.