Aerospace Engineering Intern, 2026

As an Aerospace Engineering Intern at Poseidon Aerospace, you will help develop and test the aerodynamic and performance characteristics of our next-generation composite aircraft. You will assist with CFD modeling, aerodynamic analysis, performance estimation, and test data correlation. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full aircraft development process, from simulation to real-world validation. You will work closely with experienced engineers and contribute directly to flight-ready designs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing aerodynamic surfaces, configurations, and control geometries using CFD tools
• Support performance analyses for aerodynamic, propulsion, and flight efficiency studies
• Help compare CFD and analytical results to wind tunnel or flight test data
• Contribute to flight dynamics modeling and simulation for stability and control evaluation
• Prepare and refine geometry in CAD for CFD and aerodynamic analysis
• Work with engineers on design trade studies that balance aerodynamic performance and manufacturability
• Help document aerodynamic results, performance models, and testing data
• Participate in ground or flight test preparation and post-test data review
  
  

Ideal Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM , or OpenFOAM
• Basic understanding of aerodynamics, aircraft performance, and stability and control
• Experience with CAD software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX
• Interest in aerodynamic optimization and performance analysis
• Ability to process and visualize simulation or flight data
• Familiarity with composite materials and their use in aircraft structures is a plus
• Motivated learner with a hands-on mindset and strong attention to detail
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with student aircraft design projects, wind tunnel testing, or UAV development
• Exposure to scripting in Python or MATLAB for CFD or data automation
• Familiarity with performance or aerodynamic modeling tools such as AVL or SU2
• Basic knowledge of structural loads and stress fundamentals
• Interest in experimental aircraft, seaplanes, or high-lift configurations
  
  

Even if you do not meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. At Poseidon Aerospace, we are always looking for talented individuals with unconventional backgrounds.

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