Spring 2026 Semester | Structural Manufacturing R&D / Engineer

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in structural research, material characterization, and experimental design in the context of unmanned aerial vehicle structural engineering. The ideal candidate will support ongoing projects and contribute to the development of innovative materials and processes.

Structural R&D Team

Main Responsibilities:

Material Research: Assist in conducting research focused on structural applications of different materials.
Material Characterization: Support material characterization to understand the properties and behavior of materials under different conditions.
Experimental Design: Assist in the design and implementation of experiments to test hypotheses and validate material and process properties.
Testing and Analysis: Participate in validation processes through comprehensive testing and analysis of structural components.  
Project Support: Assist in the preparation and management of projects in alignment with R&D objectives in material and process development.  
Documentation and Reporting: Assist in preparing reports, documents, and presentations on research findings and project progress.
Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to support project success.
Continuous Learning: Keep up with the latest developments in materials science and structural engineering and apply new knowledge to ongoing projects.

General Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of materials science and materials characterization techniques.
Interest in Aerospace Materials: Enthusiastic about working with aerospace materials and applications.
Language Skills: Fluent in English, with the ability to follow scientific literature and participate in international R&D collaborations.
Communication Skills: Strong presentation and documentation skills.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Analytical Skills: Demonstrate analytical thinking and a results-oriented approach.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team.
Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Experience: Any internship or project experience in structural engineering or materials science.
Software Skills: Basic knowledge of industry-specific software and tools for structural analysis and design, as listed below;

CAD Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software: ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Software: FLUENT, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+
Mathematical and Simulation Software: MATLAB, Simulink, MathCAD
Programming Languages: Python, C++, MATLAB
Design Optimization Tools: OptiStruct, ModeFRONTIER, HyperMesh
Control System Design Software: LabVIEW, Simulink
Project Management Software: Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira
Data Analysis Software: Excel, Tableau, Power BI

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in test design, test rig design, sensors, data collection, control, data processing, and reporting in the context of unmanned aerial vehicle structural engineering. The ideal candidate will support ongoing projects and contribute to the development of innovative materials and processes.


Structural Testing and Validation Team

In this section, where structural tests of unmanned aerial vehicles are conducted, experience can be gained in test setups, test rig designs, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical actuators, control, sensors, and data acquisition systems. The Test Design team virtually designs methods to simulate the design conditions of the aircraft, determines the test rig boundary conditions and the sensors and locations where measurements will be taken, and prepares the test procedure. It reviews, analyzes, and reports on the data from the tests performed according to the prepared procedure. The Actuator Sensor Data Acquisition and Control team selects the actuator appropriate for the test conditions. It determines the sensors and data collection system to be used for measurement. It creates the control algorithm for the actuators. The Test Setup Design team creates 3D designs in accordance with the boundary conditions received from the test design team. It performs strength analysis on the designs it creates. It creates technical drawings. It monitors the production processes. It prepares assembly instructions.

Additionally, vibration and acoustic tests are conducted within the team. Opportunities to gain experience in areas such as shock tests, modal tests, real-time data collection, and data processing and reporting are available.
General Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related fields, or currently pursuing such a degree.

Technical Knowledge: Knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Vibration, Acoustics, Data Acquisition, Signal Processing.

Language Skills: Proficiency in English to follow scientific literature.

Communication Skills: Possess good presentation and documentation skills.

Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of one or more of the following programs: Catia, Ansys Static Structural, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Word.

Analytical Skills: Demonstrate analytical thinking and a results-oriented approach.

Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team.

Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Experience: Internship or project experience in design, production, analysis, data collection, signal processing, and interface development in the field of engineering.

Software Skills: Basic knowledge of industry-specific software and tools for structural analysis and design, as listed below:  

CAD Software: CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD  

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software: ANSYS, Abaqus

Mathematical and Simulation Software: Matlab, Simulink

Programming Languages: C#, Matlab

Control System Design Software: PLC (Ladder logic), LabVIEW

Project Management Software: Microsoft Project, Jira

Data Analysis Software: Excel, Matlab