Aero-Thermal Eng Intern — CFD, ML & R&D (Remote)

Danfoss; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Global project exposure

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking an Aero‑Thermal Engineer Intern in Tallahassee, FL. You’ll advance turbomachinery concepts using high‑fidelity CFD, physics‑based modeling, and data‑driven analysis to shape early design decisions.

The role combines hands‑on testing with simulation data to boost accuracy and sustainability. You’ll collaborate with engineers and data specialists, gain mentorship, and work across global Danfoss projects in a paid internship that supports flexible onsite or remote work for

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Turbomachinery, or related field (final-year Bachelor’s students considered).
• Hands-on experience with CFD tools such as ANSYS, CFX, or Fluent and basic CAD modeling.
• Working knowledge of Python or MATLAB and interest in applying AI/ML to engineering problems.
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Build aerodynamic and air-solid models from compressor concepts to support rapid design iteration.
• Run high-fidelity CFD simulations to evaluate performance and understand complex flow behavior.
• Compare simulation results with laboratory test data to validate and refine designs.
• Use Python or MATLAB, including AI/ML approaches, to analyze results and enable data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on simulation tasks and broader R&D assignments.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

AI/ML

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Related field (final-year Bachelor’s candidate considered)

Tools

ANSYS

CFX

Fluent

CAD

Job description

Danfoss is seeking an Aero‑Thermal Engineer Intern in Tallahassee, FL. You’ll advance turbomachinery concepts using high‑fidelity CFD, physics‑based modeling, and data‑driven analysis to shape early design decisions.

The role combines hands‑on testing with simulation data to boost accuracy and sustainability. You’ll collaborate with engineers and data specialists, gain mentorship, and work across global Danfoss projects in a paid internship that supports flexible onsite or remote work for