About the role#
North Wind is seeking an Aero/Thermal Engineering Intern to support the analysis, design, and evaluation of systems used in wind tunnel and hypersonic ground test facilities. You will work alongside experienced engineers to gain practical exposure to fluid flow analysis, heat transfer, engineering calculations, test facility design, and system validation.
What you'll do#
- Perform engineering calculations and analyses for aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
- Develop and evaluate design concepts for fluid systems and components in ground test facilities.
- Analyze compressible and incompressible airflow across various operating conditions.
- Evaluate process equipment, such as heat exchangers, for customer facilities.
- Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and presentations.
- Participate in design reviews and project meetings with technical stakeholders.
- Review existing facility configurations and document findings from site surveys.
- Support commissioning, testing, and validation of new or upgraded components.
- Research design alternatives and contribute to engineering recommendations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project schedules and quality standards.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Coursework or project experience in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or aerodynamics.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret technical data and perform engineering calculations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage tasks independently and work within a team.
- Familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or engineering simulation software is preferred.
- Exposure to wind tunnel testing is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: St Paul, Minnesota, USA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About North Wind
North Wind operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides hypersonic and mission-critical research, development, test, and evaluation services. It maintains five business segments that cover test facility design, flight testing, and system components. Founded in 2024, the company is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. It employs approximately 202 people.
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