Aerodynamics Intern (Summer 2027)
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 84 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 100 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- high 342 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 127 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zipline 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zipline .
About this role
As an Aerodynamics Intern at Zipline, you will collaborate with experienced engineers on various projects related to drone design and performance. Your responsibilities will include vehicle design analysis, modeling of vehicle subsystems, generating aerodynamic databases, and supporting experimental tests. This role offers a practical application of your academic knowledge in a fast-paced environment focused on real-world problem-solving.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zipline as an employer.
What you need
- Studying fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight physics, aeronautical engineering, or acoustics
- Strong understanding of technical content in relevant courses
Nice to have
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics tools like STAR-CCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM, or PowerFLOW
- Experience with wind tunnel testing and data analysis
- Experience with flight test planning and execution
- Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, Rust, or similar software tools
- Experience with CAD advanced surfacing tools like CATIA or NX
Worth weighing
- Internship is full-time and in-person, requiring presence in South San Francisco
- Limited travel within California may be required for testing programs
- No salary or compensation details provided
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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