Structures Intern
Structures Intern

Location: Nashville, TN

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to perform structural analysis of component parts and provide design recommendations to cross-functional teams. In this 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.

What You’ll Do

Use finite element analysis and classical methods to evaluate for strength, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.

Finite element analyses of engine components and complete assemblies using best modeling practices.

Develop allowables from novel materials.

Author analysis tools for designers to use in sizing new parts (scripts, spreadsheets, etc...).

Basic Qualifications

U.S. Person status

Undergraduate Sophmore or above pursuing a BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline

Understanding of statics and free body diagrams

Experience with CAD software such as Solidworks

Bonus Qualifications

Experience in rapid prototyping, designing to take full advantage of 3D printing tools

Experience with Python, Julia or Matlab

Experience performing structural analyses in FEA (static, modal)

Experience developing, running, and validating models

Private or Remote Pilot Certificate Holder

Passion for aviation

Application Process

careers@whisper.aero⁠

with the following subject line. If you are interested in more than 1 role, please indicate that in the body of your email.

[name_of_the_role] first_name last_name for Whisper Aero

ex. [CFD Engineer] Jane Doe for Whisper Aero

Attach reference materials

• Resumé (required for consideration)

• Portfolio of prior work (optional)

• Links to your LinkedIn, website, and/or Github repo (optional)

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