Vehicle Engineering - Aerodynamics Internship (Fall 2023)
What to Expect
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around August or September 2023 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December) or into Winter/Spring 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, in-person. Please consider before submitting an application.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
- Location: Tesla Design Studio - Hawthorne, CA
About the Team
The Tesla Aerodynamics team is design focused and driven to develop the best vehicles in world. We apply our deep understanding of aerodynamics fundamentals to build efficiency, handling, comfort and functionality into the DNA of our products. Based in the Design Studio, we work side-by-side with designers on new products, from concept sketches to final release. We collaborate closely with engineering groups across the company on part execution, test and validation and post-production updates, ensuring that aggressive targets are met, and new industry standards are set. Maximizing efficiency is critical to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy and we leave no stone unturned in our mission to pursue this.
As an intern, you will be part of the team. You will work on exciting and challenging projects that will expose you to the core elements of our process. You will learn, grow, and contribute in meaningful ways that will help to shape your future and that of the team.
What You'll Do
- Develop aerodynamic concepts and technology in CAD.
- Utilize and develop CFD workflows for aerodynamic evaluation and optimization.
- Support physical testing activities in the wind tunnel, on road and bench testing.
- Analyze, document and present technical findings.
- Develop software tools to assist and improve development activities.
What You'll Bring
- Working towards a degree in engineering or relevant field, preferably a deep understanding of and passion for aerodynamics, ideally supported by master’s level academic study in a relevant field.
- A curious mind and an eye for detail.
- Proven ability to translate technical understanding into performant designs.
- Understanding of, and preferably experience in, CFD modelling (preferably Star-CCM+).
- Familiarity with use of CAD software to create and manipulate 3D surface geometry (ideally Catia/3DX).