UIUC Research Park Intern - Computation Methods, Thermal Analysis
Rivian Automotive · Posted Nov 6, 2026
- Champaign, Illinois, United States
- On-site
- Internship · Intern
- $25–$40 per hour
In this role, you will assist in developing computational methods for flow and thermal simulations, focusing on scientific computing, CFD, FEA, and machine learning.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $25.00-40.00/hr for Illinois based applicants.
Responsibilities
- Perform multiphase CFD simulations for motor cooling using in-house/commercial tools.
- Develop in-house multiphase CFD solvers.
- Conduct conjugate heat transfer FE analysis of motor using in-house/commercial tools.
- Develop in-house FE solvers for thermal simulations.
- Develop reduced-order models for physics-based simulations of flow and thermal systems.
Requirements
- Master's degree
- PhD degree