Flight Test Intern

Job Description

Job Description

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.