2025 Summer Internship - Propulsion Analysis

As a Propulsion Analysis Intern, you will primarily focus on structural and/or fluid analyses to support efforts to continually improve our engines and respond to quick development programs. You will be exposed to all systems on our engines and the unique challenges each component presents. With guidance from your technical lead and mentor, you will be expected to complete FEA/CFD analyses, assess risks posed by the hardware, and provide proactive feedback to our design team regarding how to improve their components based on the results of your work.  We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills, who is excited about solving problems by digging into the fundamental physics involved.  

Responsibilities  

• Evaluate engine hardware by using hand calculations and FEA/CFD (e.g. structural margins, fatigue, assess pressure drops and mass flow distributions, etc.)  
• Identify potential design improvements and collaborate with other engineering teams to develop our engines while ensuring they meet our system-level requirements  
• Document analysis results in detailed reports  
• Support and develop tools associated with analysis  

Qualifications  

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline  
• Strong foundational knowledge from classes covering mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics  
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (Creo and NX are ideal)  
• Strong communication skills required, both written and verbal  
• Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time  

Desirable Experience  

• Experience with FEA and/or CFD (ANSYS Workbench ideal)  
• Classes covering topics such as: additive manufacturing, design and manufacturing, structural mechanics, heat and mass transfer  
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other software/scripting languages  
• Familiarity with rocket engine components, valves, combustion devices, and turbomachinery.  

• Applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, personal/team projects are applicable)  

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $29.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.