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Wind Turbine Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics Intern (m/f/d)

CompanyNordex Group
LocationMadrid
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 7, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the automation and execution of aerodynamic analyses of wind turbine airfoils using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Key tasks include mesh generation, simulation setup and execution, post-processing and analysis, scripting and automation, and documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
8061
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The development, manufacture, project management and servicing of wind turbines in the onshore segment has been the core competence and passion of the Nordex Group and its more than 10,900 employees worldwide for 40 years. As one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Nordex Group offers high-yield, cost-efficient wind turbines that enable long-term and economical power generation from wind energy in all geographical and climatic conditions. The focus is on turbines in the 3 to 7 MW class, and the Group’s comprehensive product portfolio offers individual solutions for both markets with limited space and regions with limited grid capacities. A global service network, of around 380 service points throughout 30 countries, delivers service quickly to keep our systems running smoothly. The Group covers the needs of all customer segments within the global wind market, from large energy suppliers to SMEs operating power plants. With more than 61 GW of installed capacity worldwide, Nordex Group systems deliver sustainable energy throughout more than 80 per cent of the world’s energy market (excluding China). Nordex SE is listed on the TecDAX and MDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0D6554). The headoffice of the company, with the Management Board and central corporate functions, is located in Hamburg, while the legal entity is registered in Rostock. At production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the US, and India, the Nordex Group produces nacelles, rotor blades and concrete towers. The Group also maintains offices and branches in more than 30 countries.
About the Role

As part of our growth we are looking for a Wind Turbine Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics Intern (m/f/d) to support Blades Engineering tools department. You will be working within the Blades global team supporting the automation and execution of aerodynamic analyses of wind turbine airfoils using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

 

YOUR TASKS:

  • Mesh Generation: Creating structured, unstructured, and hybrid meshes tailored for aerodynamic simulations
  • Simulation Setup & Execution: Configure CFD simulations and run them on our High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster
  • Post-Processing & Analysis: Extract and analyze simulation results to assess aerodynamic performance
  • Scripting & Automation: Develop Python and ANSYS scripts to automate the workflow, including meshing, simulation execution, and post-processing
  • Documentation: Clearly document all steps of the workflow, including meshing strategies, simulation setups, post-processing procedures, and automation tools

 

YOUR PROFILE:

  • MSc Aerospace or Mechanical Engineer Degree
  • Additional Knowledge in aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Python
  • No previous working experience
  • Advance or Proficiency level in English
  • Spanish or other language will be a plus
  • Desire to learn and commitment with the Internship 

 

YOUR BENEFITS:

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

*Some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Key Skills
Mesh GenerationCFDAerodynamicsPythonScriptingAutomationPost-ProcessingAnalysis
Categories
EngineeringEnergyEnvironmental & SustainabilityScience & Research
Benefits
Opportunity To Make The World More Sustainable