Zipline International Inc.
Aerodynamics Intern (Summer 2027)
South San Francisco, California, USA · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Vehicle design analysis including aerodynamics, propulsion, and power system performance.
- Aerodynamic database generation and building analysis of flight behaviors
- Support multidisciplinary team including controls, mechanical, production, software, and electrical engineers to tackle design challenges and resolve time-sensitive issues
- We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably.
- Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics.
- This team is responsible for the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft, from high-level aeronautical considerations down to the detailed surface design.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- For certain testing programs, limited travel (within California) may be required.
- 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.
Benefits
- With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
Company info
- We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere.
- We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
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