Engineering Intern (CFD, Software Eng. and Testing)

For our 13-month engineering internships, starting July 2025, we are offering at least 10 positions based in three locations namely Milton Keynes, Nottingham and Teddington. There are mainly two types of roles:

• CFD/CAE Testing (Nottingham/Teddington)
• CFD/Research/Mathematical modelling, Software Eng. and Testing (Milton Keynes)

CFD/Software Eng./Testing (Milton Keynes)

Simcenter Flomaster is a system simulation CFD software developed in Milton Keynes, and you will be part of the Development/Quality Assurance teams. You will get the opportunity to develop your skills on software engineering by adding new features and improving existing features coupled with writing automated tests in Simcenter Flomaster.
While working primarily on Simcenter Flomaster, you may also get opportunity to learn other engineering software such as Simcenter Amesim, Simcenter Star CCM+ and Simcenter FLOEFD. Depending on the role, you may develop interesting CFD models and produce validation studies demonstrating the capabilities of the software.

CFD/CAE Testing (Nottingham/Teddington)

The Simcenter Flotherm suite of products are developed in Nottingham and Teddington, and you will be part of the Quality Assurance team responsible for testing the software. In these roles you will be working on different CFD products such as Simcenter Flotherm and Simcenter Flotherm XT. You may also work with other products such as Simcenter STAR CCM+ and Simcenter FLOEFD. Working alongside our domain experts you will learn how to apply CFD to solve real engineering issues. Some of the roles involve Test Automation, scripting, and running performance tests and you may also get the opportunity to create product training and marketing material.

Requirements/Skills

• Students should be studying at a UK university for a degree in Engineering / Computer Science/ Physics / Maths.
• Engineering disciplines relevant to our placements are: Mechanical Eng., Aerospace Eng., Aeronautical Eng., Automotive Eng. & Chemical Eng. Candidates from the following disciplines can also apply if they have done computing/programming courses (like Python/MATLAB): General Eng., Systems Eng., Civil Eng., Robotics and Materials Science.
• Being on track for a First or 2:1 in your respective degree program.
• For Nottingham/Teddington roles the ability to use CAD or similar software is an advantage.
• For Milton Keynes roles, a strong interest in programming is required, and any programming experience is valued.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work well and collaborate in a team, but also able to work independently when required.
• All the roles require self-learning. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, have desire to learn new technologies, like problem solving and have ability to think analytically.

Note:

• Candidates must provide a cover letter along with their CV for applying to this role.
• We do accept international students if they are already studying at a UK university.

We Offer

• 13 months placements starting July 2025
• Attractive salary, 25 days holidays per annum

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