Fire Science Intern

Location

Onsite in Jackson Square, San Francisco. Compensation: $30/hr targeting 40/hrs a week. We do not cover relocation or lodging stipends.

We’re seeking a Fire Science Engineering Intern to support Stand’s fire experimentation and simulation validation efforts. This role spans experiment design, execution, data processing, and numerical simulation tie-out
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You will help design and run controlled fire experiments, manage instrumentation and data capture, and convert raw experimental outputs into validation-ready datasets that directly support physics-based fire modeling.

This is an immersive, project-based internship designed for students or early-career engineers interested in fire science, experimental methods, and computational modeling—not a survey or observer role.

• Design and support controlled fire experiments by defining test conditions, configurations, and instrumentation layouts
• Operate experimental instrumentation, DAQ systems, and cameras during live fire tests to ensure complete and synchronized data capture
• Troubleshoot sensor, DAQ, and timing issues under real test-day constraints
• Process raw experimental outputs into clean, reproducible, validation-ready datasets using repeatable workflows
• Support numerical simulations and perform experimental–simulation comparisons for fire model validation
  
  Maintain clear run logs, data documentation, and experimental runbooks to ensure repeatability and knowledge transfer

• Hands-on experience setting up and operating experimental instrumentation and DAQ systems
• Familiarity with fire-related experiments and strong laboratory safety discipline
• Experience operating sensors or diagnostics and aligning multi‑channel data in time
• Proficiency in time‑series data processing, visualization, and basic data quality checks
• Strong documentation habits, including run logs, data notes, and clear technical summaries
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot issues during live experiments

• Experience with CFD / fire modeling tools
• Familiarity with experimental validation of numerical or physics-based models
• Experience working in test‑day or field‑like experimental environments under time pressure

• Hands‑on experience designing and executing real fire experiments from setup through analysis
• Exposure to fire modeling and experimental validation workflows used in production systems
• Ownership over experimental data that directly supports physics-based wildfire risk models
• Close mentorship from experienced fire science and modeling engineers
• Insight into how fire science translates into real underwriting, mitigation, and product decisions

• Above‑market Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Weekly lunch stipend
• Flexible time off + holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Commuter benefits
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Monthly team gatherings
• In‑office perks

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Stand does not sponsor new work visas. We can consider candidates on TN visas, O‑1A visas, or H‑1B transfers with three years or more remaining.

Stand is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace, and we are committed to growing our team with the most talented and passionate people from every community.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require assistance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.