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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Simi ValleyCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Oct 28, 2026
Internship

GNC / Autonomy Engineering Intern

Job description

Our paid Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting-edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem-solving skills, and practical experience in a full-time work environment.

This is a 12-week, onsite program intended for highly motivated and passionate students who are currently enrolled in college or are recent graduates. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, with a preference for students at the junior level or above.

Our program has been recognized by Yello and WayUp as one of the…

Job responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and development of GN&C systems for current and future aircraft projects
  • Support system testing, including simulation environments (e.g., SIL/HIL) and basic flight test preparations
  • Help implement and test basic flight control algorithms under supervision
  • Participate in subsystem integration and data analysis activities
  • Support engineering documentation and report writing
  • Collaborate with engineering and test teams to troubleshoot and validate technical solutions
  • Learn and apply engineering processes and tools relevant to flight systems
  • Perform other duties or learning assignments as needed

Job requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Completed coursework in one or more of the following areas: GN&C, flight dynamics, control systems, embedded systems, or robotics
  • Strong interest in aircraft systems, GN&C, and aerospace engineering
  • Basic proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar modeling tools is a plus
  • Effective communication skills and a collaborative attitude
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and willing to travel domestically (up to 10–20%, if needed)
  • Familiarity with any of the following: embedded programming, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, or flight software development
  • Hands-on project or lab experience involving control systems or autonomous vehicles (e.g., drones, robotics projects)

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