Applied Aerodynamics Intern (Summer 2025)

Zipline (1 month ago)

South San Francisco, CA, USAOnsiteInternshipTrainee$76,000 - $84,000Applied Aerodynamics

About this role

An Aerodynamics Intern at Zipline will join the Applied Aerodynamics team to contribute to the aerodynamic performance and development of autonomous delivery aircraft. The role provides hands-on experience with simulation, experimental testing, and analysis while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Interns will apply coursework knowledge to real projects and help advance Zipline’s logistics and aircraft capabilities.

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Required Skills

Vehicle Design
Aerodynamics
Propulsion
Power Systems
Modeling
CFD
Experimentation
Data Analysis
Wind Tunnels
Flight Test

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Qualifications

Enrolled In Engineering Program
Fluid Mechanics
Aerodynamics
Aeronautical Engineering
Flight Physics
Acoustics

About Zipline

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Zipline is the world's largest autonomous delivery system, using long-range drones and end-to-end logistics software to provide on-demand delivery of medical supplies, retail goods, and other critical items. Its platform combines custom aircraft, automated distribution centers, and routing/operations software to deliver quickly and reliably for hospitals, governments, and commercial partners across the U.S., Africa, and other markets. Zipline specializes in time-critical payloads—blood, vaccines, emergency supplies—and integrates with existing supply chains through partnerships with health ministries, hospitals, and retailers. Customers choose Zipline for its proven safety, high-uptime operations, and ability to scale instant logistics in challenging geographies.