What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Engineering Intern position at LiquidPiston?
The Aerospace Engineering Intern will work on detailed design and prototyping activities related to the development of fixed-wing VTOL/UAS aircraft utilizing LPI’s hybrid drive.
Duties:
About LiquidPiston:
Based in Bloomfield, CT, LiquidPiston develops compact, powerful, quiet, efficient, low-vibration, multi-fuel capable combustion engines. We value innovation and are always on the lookout for individuals who can bring fresh perspectives to our team.
LiquidPiston, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Duties:
- Support the design and development of fixed-wing VTOL sub-systems integrating LiquidPiston's hybrid engine technology
- Work with the lead engineer, design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing teams to achieve project goals
- Contribute to preparation of monthly progress reports for the DoD customers
- Hands-On; Not shy about designing, building and testing mechanical and structural aerospace components or systems beyond theory and numerical analysis (preference will be given to candidates with relevant product / prototype portfolios)
- Innovative, out-of-the-box thinker, and self-learner with analytical mind set (we especially value candidates who operate with strong physics and engineering fundamentals)
- Experienced with the use of mechanical design and analysis tools (Solidworks, Catia, Ansys or similar)
- Satisfactory progress towards a university degree in aerospace or closely-relevant engineering field
- An effective verbal and written communicator
- FEA and related computational skills geared towards design and optimization of composite aircraft structures
- Rapid prototyping involving additive manufacturing, carbon & glass fiber / epoxy composites
- 1st hand experience with autonomous and/or R/C flight control systems and electromechanics
- Documentation, analysis and presentation with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
About LiquidPiston:
Based in Bloomfield, CT, LiquidPiston develops compact, powerful, quiet, efficient, low-vibration, multi-fuel capable combustion engines. We value innovation and are always on the lookout for individuals who can bring fresh perspectives to our team.
LiquidPiston, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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