Zipline · 4 days ago
Applied Aerodynamics Intern (Summer 2025)
South San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$38/hr - $42/hrZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move by building an instant logistics system. As an intern in the Aerodynamics Team, you will work on vehicle design analysis and support multidisciplinary teams to tackle design challenges, while learning from experienced aerodynamicists and engineers.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Vehicle design analysis including aerodynamics, propulsion, and power system performance
Low- and high-fidelity analytical modeling of vehicle subsystems and behaviors
Aerodynamic database generation and building analysis of flight behaviors
Experiment planning, execution and data analysis, from wind tunnels to flight tests
Support multidisciplinary team including controls, mechanical, production, software, and electrical engineers to tackle design challenges and resolve time-sensitive issues
Qualification
Required
You will be studying one or more of the following areas: fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight physics, aeronautical engineering, acoustics
A strong understanding of the technical content of these courses is the most valuable asset you will bring, and will help you exercise good engineering judgment
To be maximally effective we will need you to work in our head office in South San Francisco
For certain testing programs, limited travel (within California) may be required
Preferred
Understanding and experience with any of the following toolsets is advantageous
Low and high fidelity aerodynamic modeling codes, such as XFOIL, MSES, AVL, ASWING, XROTOR, BEMT, XFLR5, RCAS, and/or OpenVSP
Continuum- or Lattice Boltzmann-based computational fluid dynamics, such as STAR-CCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM, or PowerFLOW
Wind tunnel test identification, planning, execution, troubleshooting, and data analysis using a variety of electro-mechanical and optical diagnostic techniques
Flight test planning for system identification and simulation validation, cross functional planning, test execution, and data analysis
MATLAB, Python, Julia, C/C++
CAD advanced surfacing tools, such as CATIA or NX
Benefits
Housing stipend
Overtime pay
Relocation support
Paid sick time
And more
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
Founded in 2011
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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