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