Propulsion Systems Intern — Hydrodynamics & Testing

Brunswick; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick’s Mercury Marine in Oshkosh, WI is offering a Drives & Propulsion Systems Engineering Intern position. Located at Plant 33, this onsite role provides hands-on experience with propulsion systems for recreational boating, involving tests, CFD/FEA requests, and data-driven optimization.

Students will own projects from inception to completion in the internship term. Eligible candidates must be pursuing relevant engineering degrees, have 48 credits, and be available full-time May–August

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Able to work full time during the summer May-August 2027.
• Interest or experience with aerodynamic/hydrodynamic system design, analysis, and optimization.
• Experience with Python, Matlab, or similar for data analysis and tool creation.
• Experience designing and executing tests.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Experience with marine propulsion systems or boating is preferred.
• US Work Authorization Required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing on-water boat tests, work with engineering test technicians to execute, analyze collected data, and write summary reports
• Request CFD & FEA simulations from the design analysis group for component-level and vessel-level validation before prototype hardware is available and request component-level structural tests during prototype testing and development phase of new product development
• Utilize load cells to measure propulsor loads during calm water, rough water, and turning operations
• Feed simulation and test results into 1-dimensional performance prediction models
• Drive hydrodynamic shape changes of gearcase and propeller components to meet functional requirements during development of new marine propulsors

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Test design

Technical reporting

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Brunswick’s Mercury Marine in Oshkosh, WI is offering a Drives & Propulsion Systems Engineering Intern position. Located at Plant 33, this onsite role provides hands-on experience with propulsion systems for recreational boating, involving tests, CFD/FEA requests, and data-driven optimization.

Students will own projects from inception to completion in the internship term. Eligible candidates must be pursuing relevant engineering degrees, have 48 credits, and be available full-time May–August