Intern, Technical Support; Aerodynamics Engineer Intern

Position: Intern, Technical Support (Aerodynamics Engineer Intern)
Responsibilities for this Position

Intern, Technical Support (Aerodynamics Engineer Intern)

US-WA-Bothell

Job :

Type:
Intern

# of Openings: 1

Category:
Engineering

Bothell

Responsibilities

Key skills:
Experience exercising Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applications, such as STAR-CCM+, for aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic characterization

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an Aerodynamics Engineer Intern to join the Munitions (MUN) Business Unit (BU) Engineer team at our Bothell, WA site.

We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams on various technical projects associate with our core mission. In addition to receiving a competitive wage, the Engineering Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues while enjoying a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

What youll experience:

* Technologies that are top-notch

* A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next

* Opportunities to gain new knowledge

What sets you apart:

* Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills

* Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments

* Commitment to ongoing professional development

Major Position Responsibilities

* The right candidate should be able to demonstrate the required skills, enthusiasm and interest in the Engineering aspects the business together with an aptitude for working with various internal and external customers to achieve assigned tasks

* Will undertake, initially, a range of administrative and support tasks for the Munitions Engineering department

* These tasks will provide the opportunity to apply basic Engineering skills in a highly active environment

* Based on experience and abilities the intern will be assigned tasks of increasing complexity that are appropriate to the level of education and skills

* As part of the intern position the department will have the opportunity to get to know the candidate and their suitability for potential future position within the company

* Familiarity with CAD or CAE applications, such as CREO, to create and/or modify part and assembly level geometry.

* Experience exercising Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applications, such as STAR-CCM+, for aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic characterization

* Experience utilizing lower order aerodynamic predictive tools such as Missile Datcom for aerodynamic characterization

* Experience with wind tunnel testing and aerodynamic database development

* Applies standard practices and techniques in the completion of specific assignments. Prepares data for analysis by experienced engineers.

* Conducts engineering analysis of simple problems relating to overall design of gas generation systems which require only limited application of standard principles

* Ability to perform trade studies and parametric analyses

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Experience with general purpose modeling codes such as Matlab and Simulink

Basic Qualifications

* The right candidate should be able to demonstrate the required skills, enthusiasm and interest in the Engineering aspects the business together with an aptitude for working with various internal and external customers to achieve assigned tasks

* Will undertake, initially, a range of administrative and support tasks for the Munitions Engineering department

* These tasks will provide the opportunity to apply basic Engineering skills in a highly active environment

* Based on experience and abilities the intern will be assigned tasks of increasing complexity that are appropriate to the level of education and skills

* As part of the intern position the department will have the opportunity to get to know the candidate and their suitability for potential future position within the company

* Familiarity with CAD or CAE applications, such as CREO, to create and/or modify part and assembly level geometry.

* Experience exercising Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applications, such as STAR-CCM+, for aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic characterization

* Experience utilizing lower order aerodynamic predictive tools such as Missile Datcom for aerodynamic characterization

* Experience with wind tunnel testing and aerodynamic database development

* Applies standard practices and techniques in the completion of specific assignments. Prepares data for analysis by experienced engineers.

* Conducts engineering analysis of simple problems relating to overall design of…