About the role#
The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Intern position is part of the Graduate Researcher Program (GRP). This program provides PhD students with hands-on industry experience over a 10-12 week period during the summer. Interns work with the Engineering and Technology Innovation team to support research and development across Boeing platforms. You will participate in mentorship, speaker talks, a week-long summit, and an innovation challenge to build your professional network.
What you'll do#
- Enhance internal CFD code to incorporate time-dependent modeling effects for fluid and multi-disciplinary analysis.
- Improve the efficiency of aerodynamic simulation processes.
- Benchmark current simulation capabilities.
- Collaborate directly with code developers and application engineers.
What you'll need#
- Completion of the first year of PhD studies by July 2027.
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Experience developing aerodynamic analysis and optimization tools.
- Knowledge of compressible flows and turbulence modeling.
- Fundamental understanding of computational fluid dynamics.
- Background in numerical methods for unstructured grid CFD.
- Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2027.
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
Location & details#
- Location: Hazelwood, Missouri.
- Modality: 100% on-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About Boeing
Boeing designs and builds commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems. Founded in 1916, the company operates as a public entity with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. It serves customers across more than 150 countries. The organization employs over 137,000 people.
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