Intern - Student Engineer (Flight Eng)
Company:
Boeing United Kingdom Limited
An internship opportunity has arisen at Boeing’s UK High-Lift Aerodynamics Collaboration Centre (HiLACC), based at the 5 metre wind tunnel at the Cody Technology Park, Farnborough, UK. The HiLACC Flight Sciences team is a direct extension of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Flight Sciences team in the USA.
The role on offer is for a 3-month summer Aerodynamics Engineering Intern to start in June/July 2025 supporting the Flight Sciences work at the HiLACC. The intern will be actively involved in contributing to aerodynamics research in areas including (among others):
- The development and utilisation of analytical predictive capabilities (such as CFD, etc).
- Contributing to the development of robust analysis processes.
- Aerodynamic research and analysis.
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Position Responsibilities:
- Understand the array of predictive capabilities utilised in the aerodynamic design of aeroplanes.
- Assist in some of the research and development projects ongoing at the HiLACC with a particular focus on the development of robust tools to facilitate geometry and pre-processing steps for CFD.
- Learn and start to utilise predictive capabilities such as CFD to understand flow phenomena in aeroplane design and wind tunnel testing.
- Shadow and assist work in the development of geometry and analysis tools aligned with model based engineering.
- Actively participate in group meetings and technical discussions.
Due to the nature of the role and HiLACC team, the role is primarily based onsite.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- Right to work in UK
- Studying a relevant degree course or have graduated a degree course within last year
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- A passion for aerodynamics and sustainability
- An aptitude for coding (experience with Python desirable but not essential)
- An aptitude for problem-solving with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong attention to detail with a high focus on quality
- Confident, with a willingness to present at meetings
- Effective communication skills
Typical Education/Experience:
- Studying a relevant degree course (for example Engineering, Physics, Mathematics etc), or having graduated within the last year
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
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