Ground Test Intern
Whisper Aero
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
What You’ll Do
- Designing test hardware, data acquisition software, electronics, and instrumentation for ground test rigs
- Perform analysis of ground test data
- Communicate with other groups to integrate designs and frameworks
- Prepare and conduct design reviews
Basic Qualifications
- US Person
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline
- Proficient with discipline-specific software: CAD (SolidWorks preferred), Python, LabView, EAGLE, OpenVSP, Julia, FORTRAN
- Experience with projects in field of study
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
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
- Paid Lunches: Lunches MWF + drinks and snacks to keep you going throughout the day
- 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.