About the role#
As a Flight Navigation Intern, you will join our team to support the development of autonomous flight systems. You will work alongside senior engineers to design, implement, and test navigation software for aviation technology. This is a paid, full-time summer 2027 internship based in Mountain View.
What you'll do#
- Design, implement, and test navigation flight software.
- Improve sensor models used to evaluate navigation system performance.
- Build infrastructure for automated simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Integrate and verify navigation features in test environments.
- Develop flight test plans and review post-test data.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a junior or senior in an undergraduate program, or enrollment in a graduate program, in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C, C++, or Python.
- A solid understanding of engineering math, numerical methods, and state estimation.
- Experience with sensor fusion, Kalman filtering, GNSS navigation, or inertial navigation is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive approach to solving complex problems.
Location & details#
- Location: Mountain View, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Note: This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export controls. Employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these laws.
About Reliable Robotics Corporation
Reliable Robotics Corporation develops autonomous flight systems for the aviation industry. Founded in 2017, the company operates out of Mountain View, California. It employs approximately 249 people. The organization focuses on automating aircraft to improve the transport of goods and people.
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