Year in industry placement: CFD R&D

Category Interns/Temp Hire Type Intern Job ID 13482 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 18/11/2025

Internship / Work placement title: CFD Computational Fluid Dynamics R&D Engineering Internship

Introduction: We drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Test ANSYS Fluids software, providing high-quality feedback to developers to enhance software quality and reliability within project timelines.
• Gain hands-on experience with automated testing systems, developing new tests for evolving products.
• Utilize scripting and AI tools to improve efficiency in test creation and analysis of test results.
• Develop a thorough understanding of CFD software and implement tests that reflect real-world customer scenarios.
• Work on verification and validation of new models in the solver, contributing to next-generation fluids products.
• Assist in producing detailed test specifications, focusing on potential problematic areas and acceptance testing, including installations, licensing, regression, and manual tests.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing your 3rd year of study of an integrated master program in an engineering discipline (aeronautical, mechanical, or chemical).
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., C/C++, C#, Jscript, Python, FORTRAN).
• Demonstrated interest in engineering simulation software, especially CFD.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proven problem-solving skills and commitment to seeing challenging tasks through to completion.
• Inquisitive, proactive, and methodical approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 12-month internship / work placement as part of a "year in industry" degree program
• Location: Sheffield, UK
• Working Model: Hybrid (combination of office and remote work) or in office full time
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
• Start Date: August-September 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.