Collier Aerospace

Collier Aerospace

Aerospace CAE software for structural analysis

Software Engineer Intern - Web Applications, Summer 2027

Summer 2027Updated on 9/24/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Newport News, VA, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • An in-progress bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Previous experience with software projects in a collaborative environment is required.
  • Experience with C# or similar object-oriented languages such as Java is required.
  • Experience with frontend languages and frameworks, including TypeScript, CSS, and React, is required.
  • Experience with SQL databases, including MariaDB or SQLite, is required.
  • Ability to learn new software applications and processes is required.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to understand project requirements, learn from senior developers, and iterate with quality assurance and users to complete work to specification are required.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy are required.
  • Strong problem-solving ability is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop new features and enhance existing functionality of web applications using C#, TypeScript, and React.
  • Work on projects across the full stack, including frontend technologies such as TypeScript, CSS, and React; backend technology such as C#; databases such as MariaDB and SQLite; and infrastructure tooling such as AWS servers and containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate with other software engineers and application users.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with cloud providers such as AWS and Azure.
  • Familiarity with containers and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

About the company

Collier Aerospace provides computer-aided engineering software for the aerospace field, with its HyperX product for stress analysis and sizing optimization. HyperX runs structural analyses to calculate stresses and loads on aircraft and space components and uses the results to optimize part sizes to reduce vehicle weight for both composites and metals. The company differentiates itself by focusing specifically on aerospace CAE and weight-optimization, backed by industry trust as a leading provider in this niche. Its goal is to help designers create lighter, safer vehicles by delivering precise analysis and efficient optimization tools.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

China

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Radia selected HyperX for WindRunner structural sizing in February 2025.
  • NASA awarded Collier Aerospace $149,734 for machine-learning material design ending March 2026.
  • Release Notes show active product development through August 2026, signaling customer retention.

What critics are saying

  • Autodesk, Ansys, and Dassault dominate CAE, compressing Collier Aerospace’s pricing power.
  • HyperX depends on aerospace programs; a WindRunner delay would hit demand quickly.
  • As a small Newport News vendor, one lost flagship account threatens survival.

What makes Collier Aerospace unique

  • HyperX 2026.1.16 added fastener pull-through and Abaqus 2026 support in June 2026.
  • Collier Aerospace specializes in aerospace structural sizing, failure analysis, and margin reporting.
  • NASA and DoD grants validate its niche optimization technology and government relationships.

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