(University of Alabama) INTERN - Hypersonic Research Engineer – M&S Summer 2027

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

INTERN - Hypersonic Research Engineer – M&S (Huntsville, AL) (Summer 2027)

CFD Research is looking to fill our intern class for the Summer of 2026. Interns in this program will support research in their area of study and/or interest ranging from Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more. The program runs 8-10 weeks over the summer and has flexible start and finish dates based on candidate's availability (typically mid-May to August).

Each CFD Research Internship has both a mentor and technical manager to help guide them on their research project over the summer. In addition to challenging technical work, CFD Research's program offers professional development and social activities designed to help our interns have a great, all-around summer internship experience.

This intern position will utilize in-house and commercial simulation tools to model vehicle responses in high-speed, high-temperature environments. Candidates will execute and post-process simulation results, prepare briefs, and present results to the team. This role may include both direct analysis and development tasks supporting modeling and simulation efforts. Proficiency in one or more languages (Python, Fortran, C/C++) is desired. Preferred candidates will demonstrate knowledge and interest in one or more of the following areas: compressible flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, numerical methods, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Background consisting of late-undergraduate to graduate level is preferred.

This position is for University of Alabama (Main Campus) students only at this time.

Typical Degrees hired will include:

• Aerospace Engineering (Graduate and Undergraduate)
• Mechanical Engineering (Graduate and Undergraduate)
• Other similar Engineering (Graduate and Undergraduate) Disciplines

Requirements:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen (Unfortunately, current contracts do not allow us to hire Green Card or Visa holders at this time.)
• Student must be pursuing a degree (Graduate or Undergraduate) in a related discipline
• Internship requires students to be available to work in Huntsville, AL for the summer

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories