Aero Thermal Fluids Analysis Intern (Summer 2027)

Proven flight heritage. Built for the nation’s most critical missions. Rocketdyne has powered American launch and national security missions for generations. Today we build the propulsion, power, and communications that get this country’s most important systems where they need to go - and keep them there. If it flies, we power it. If it protects the nation, we deliver it. Real hardware. Real stakes. Start your career with the team that the nation depends on.

The Role Rocketdyne is a world-recognized, innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in aerospace propulsion and space systems. In the Engineering organization, the Analysis Discipline is currently seeking an Aero-Thermal-Fluids Analysis intern to join our team in Redmond, WA in summer 2027. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Utilize a combination of commercial and in-house developed software tools, and/or hand calculation methods to correlate analysis models, review test results, prepare technical documentation, and present results at meetings/reviews
• Perform analysis related to gas dynamics, heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics, aerothermodynamics, combustion, hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, and/or mechanical elements in support of a variety of space programs
• Perform analytical predictions and simulations of thruster and/or electric propulsion systems using computer-based math and simulation models; deriving, creating, documenting, managing, planning verification of, and certifying design compliance to requirements and interfaces for development, production and operational environments

Professional Development Opportunities with Rocketdyne

• Project-based, direct professional experience in your field of study.
• Working under guidance of experienced engineering and design professionals, with both manager and mentor relationships to build your skillset and prepare for your future career.
• Rocketdyne-wide learning and development opportunities, including
• Information sessions for both technical and business topics spanning all Rocketdyne businesses and programs

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Perform analysis related to heat transfer, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and combustion devices with guidance from senior engineering staff members. Emphasis will be on analysis requiring knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and computational fluid dynamics. Responsible for utilizing a combination of commercial and in-house developed software tools, and/or hand calculation methods to correlate analysis models and review test data.
• 15% - Produce analysis reports and test reports. Present analysis to both internal and external customers.
• 5% - Support verification tests of propulsion systems and components. Work with designers and project engineers by providing analysis support.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least a junior standing in a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent combination of education
• Completed coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
• Must be returning to school upon completion of the internship.
• Solid academic track record of accomplishment
• Leadership & teamwork skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.5 GPA or above
• Graduate students preferred
• Experience utilizing ANSYS Workbench, Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT
• Experience programming in MATLAB, FORTRAN, Python

Housing and Relocation Assistance

• If currently residing further than 50 miles from the Rocketdyne site, students are eligible to receive a stipend to cover the cost-of-living arrangements and relocation for the summer