About the role#
De Havilland Field is seeking an engineering student to join our Flight Sciences team. This internship offers exposure to the full aircraft lifecycle, including design, testing, and production support. You will work alongside senior engineers on active projects and gain insight into certification and fleet sustainment. This is a full-time, paid position for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Improve the accuracy of CFD codes for specific aircraft configurations and flight conditions.
- Validate CFD results against wind tunnel data.
- Analyze sensitivity of lift, drag, and moments by testing grid spacing, turbulence models, and higher fidelity methods.
- Establish best practices for various configurations and provide accuracy estimates for key parameters.
- Develop Python scripts to streamline post-processing tasks.
- Shadow senior engineers during field investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field.
- Completion of at least two years of study by the start of the internship.
- A strong interest in aircraft systems, structures, and design.
- Working knowledge of technical software such as CATIA, MATLAB, or Excel/VBA.
- Clear communication skills and a willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (12-16 month duration).
About De Havilland Field
De Havilland Field operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The company maintains modern production facilities. It functions as a privately held organization. The firm employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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