Flight Test Intern - Whisper Aero

Nashville, TN

About the Job

Our Company

Whisper Aero, a leader in air propulsion technology, focuses on delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient thrust solutions. Our team, with over a decade of experience in electric propulsion, includes experts from NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and other industry giants. We pride ourselves on a culture of ambition, creativity, and teamwork, constantly seeking innovative minds ready to challenge norms and drive progress in our field.

About the Role

Whisper Aero is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student for a Spring or Summer 2024 Flight Test internship. The primary focus of this role is to assist in the design, built, and testing of Whisper Aero's aircraft. The candidate will be responsible for developing projects from inception through implementation, owning your work, assisting and learning from engineering mentors, and working across groups.

What You'll Do

Use first principles to determine the validity of an idea (for example: back-of-the-envelope hand calcs or a basic physics model)
Design mechanical systems, test equipment, aircraft, or computational models
Communicate with other groups to integrate designs and frameworks
Prepare and conduct design reviews

Basic Qualifications

US Person Status
Pursuing a BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline
Proficient with CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience in flight testing subscale aircraft
Experience with projects in field of study
Strong analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
A willingness to work on tasks outside your primary job functions

Bonus Qualifications

Experience in rapid prototyping, designing to take full advantage of 3D printing tools
Drone or model aircraft experience
Experience designing tooling, test fixtures, and ground equipment
Experience constructing, running, and validating models
Experience designing electronic assemblies
Proficient with any of the discipline-specific software: Python, LabVIEW, EAGLE, AVL, OpenVSP

Benefits:

Top-tier Benefits: 100% paid Medical, dental, and vision for employees, 75% paid for dependents
PTO & Federal Holidays: Starting at four weeks of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
Competitive Salary: Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee's no-income-tax life
End of Year Bonuses: For eligible employees
We always have beverages and snacks available to energize you throughout the day, with paid team meals based on office demands.
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Professional Development Stipend

Whisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Whisper Aero also participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Source : Whisper Aero