Whisper Aero is a next-generation, air propulsion company that delivers thrust more cleanly, efficiently, and quietly than ever before.
Whisper is seeking undergraduate and graduate interns for 2023 Spring, Summer, and Fall internships. In the internship role, you will be responsible for developing projects from inception through implementation, owning your work, assisting and learning from engineering mentors, and working across groups. Interns are provided housing and competitive pay.
In this specific role, the candidate will primarily assist the flight sciences team with performing aerodynamic analyses on air platforms. Secondary responsibilities may include helping with mechanical design, prototyping, and testing tasks as needed.
What You’ll Do
Set up and run aerodynamic analyses of various fidelities
Perform studies to inform the stability and control characteristics of new air platforms
Work with adjacent engineering teams (propulsion, structures, etc.) to ensure design requirements are met across all disciplines
Process analysis results to derive and disseminate impactful conclusions to the team
Be mentored and trained by senior engineers
Basic Qualifications
U.S. Person status is required, as this position may access export controlled data
Pursuing a BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field
Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Basic knowledge of aerodynamics
Strong analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
A willingness to work on tasks outside your primary job functions
U.S. Person status
Bonus Qualifications
Drone or model aircraft experience
Pilot experience and/or aircraft maintenance experience
Structural analysis experience
Demonstrated hands on experience with at least one of the
Whisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Whisper Aero also participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Application Process
Identify a role that’s a solid fit. We realize that perfect fits are hard to find, so if something doesn’t exactly line up, but you believe you could be the one, you should still consider applying.
Read through our values. We want every one of our team members to be a culture add. This means sharing our core values and the way we work.
Prepare your application. If you’ve found a job fit AND think you’ll be a culture add, we’d love to hear from you.
Aerodynamics Intern