Aerodynamics Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

Aerodynamics Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

Company: Boeing United Kingdom Limited

An internship opportunity has arisen at Boeing’s UK High-Lift Aerodynamics Collaboration Centre (HiLACC), based at the 5 Metre wind tunnel at the Cody Technology Park, Farnborough, UK. The HiLACC Flight Sciences team is a direct extension of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Flight Sciences team in the USA.

The role on offer is for a 3-month summer Aerodynamics Engineering Intern to start in June/July 2027 supporting BCA Flight Sciences work at the HiLACC. The intern will be actively involved in contributing to aerodynamics research in areas including (among others):

• Aerodynamic research and analysis.

• The development and utilisation of analytical predictive capabilities (such as CFD, etc).

• Contributing to the development of robust analysis processes.

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Position Responsibilities:

• Understand the array of predictive capabilities utilised in the aerodynamic design of aeroplanes.

• Assist in some of the research and development projects ongoing at the HiLACC which may include:

  • Supporting the development of robust tools for CFD workflows
  • High-lift characteristics
  • Flow physics
  • Aircraft wake analysis
  • Wind tunnel data interpretation

• Learn and start to utilise predictive capabilities such as CFD to understand flow phenomena in aeroplane design and wind tunnel testing.

• Shadow and assist work in the development of geometry and analysis tools aligned with model based engineering.

• Actively participate in group meetings and technical discussions.

• Understand the need for wind tunnel testing and provide some support for any ongoing tests and the related data analysis.

Due to the nature of the role and HiLACC team, the role is primarily based onsite. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Right to work in UK

Preferred Qualifications:

• Studying a relevant degree course or have graduated a degree course within last year

• A passion for aerodynamics and sustainability

• An aptitude for problem-solving with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

• Strong attention to detail with a high focus on quality

• An aptitude for coding (experience with Python desirable but not essential)

• Confident, with a willingness to present at meetings

• Effective communication skills

Typical Education/Experience:

• Studying a relevant degree course (for example Engineering, Physics, Mathematics etc), or having graduated within the last year

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)