Boeing Engineering & Technology Innovation Graduate Researcher Program, Aerodynamics Intern

Boeing•Huntington Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing is seeking PhD students for its exclusive Graduate Researcher Program (GRP) in Engineering & Technology Innovation (E&TI) during the Summer of 2027. E&TI is Boeing's global research and development team focused on developing and implementing innovative technologies for the future of aerospace. The GRP is a 10-12 week internship program designed for PhD students, offering a hybrid experience of real-world industry work and development programming. The program aims to deeply connect students to Boeing through work experience across multiple summers, with the potential for a full-time offer upon completion of academic studies. Host teams post intern requisitions aligned with Boeing’s strategic needs, matching them with top PhD talent. Interns gain meaningful, hands-on experience, applying their academic expertise to real-world industry challenges. GRP programming includes mentorship, Featured Speaker Talks, an in-person GRP Summit, an Innovation Challenge, and networking opportunities with peers, team members, and leadership. Work done at Boeing cannot contribute to a student's PhD thesis.

Requirements

Completed the first year of PhD studies by July 2027.
Pursuing a PhD in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2027.
Able to perform CFD applications and code developments.
Development of aerodynamic analysis and optimization tools and processes with the goal of increasing fidelity while reducing cycle time and cost.
Fundamental knowledge of computational fluid dynamics.
Background in a range of numerical methods appropriate for unstructured or structured grid CFD.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with a team or individually as required.
Capable of analyzing aerodynamic data: pressures, force & moment, flow-field.
Experience in scientific programming and code development (C, FORTRAN, and/or C++).
Experience with Linux/Unix.
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements (U.S. Person status required).

Nice To Haves

A strong fluid dynamics background is desired in compressible flows.

Responsibilities

Perform CFD applications and code developments.
Develop aerodynamic analysis and optimization tools and processes to increase fidelity while reducing cycle time and cost.
Analyze aerodynamic data, including pressures, force & moment, and flow-field.
Contribute to the development and application of advanced aerodynamic analysis tools and processes for a wide variety of flight platforms across various flight regimes.