About the role#
This paid, full-time summer internship offers hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense industry. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support projects involving Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems, flight testing, and software development. The program spans 12 weeks and provides exposure to real-world aerospace systems, testing procedures, and system integration under the guidance of experienced engineers.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the design and development of GN&C systems for current and future aircraft projects.
- Support system testing, including work in simulation environments and basic flight test preparations.
- Implement and test basic flight control algorithms under supervision.
- Participate in subsystem integration and data analysis activities.
- Support engineering documentation and report writing.
What you'll need#
- 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 GN&C, flight dynamics, control systems, embedded systems, or robotics.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. and ability to meet ITAR requirements.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Simi Valley, Moorpark, San Luis Obispo, Petaluma, or San Diego, California; Huntsville, Alabama; Pottstown, Pennsylvania; Herndon or Arlington, Virginia; Annapolis Junction or Germantown, Maryland; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Minneapolis, Minnesota; or Melbourne, Florida.
About AV
AV is a public company based in Arlington, Virginia, that specializes in defense and space manufacturing. The firm develops unmanned aircraft systems, ground robots, and software for autonomous platforms. It employs 3,034 people across multiple locations in the United States and Germany. The company focuses on integrated capabilities for modern defense missions.
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