About the role#
As a Flight Simulation Engineering Intern, you will work with a team of engineers to support our autonomous flight systems. You will work alongside senior engineers to design, implement, and test simulation models. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Build infrastructure for automated simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) software.
- Develop and assess physics-based models for aircraft dynamics, including aerodynamics, ground reactions, and actuator models.
- Create flight test plans and conduct post-test data reviews.
- Build tools for visualizing and analyzing simulation and flight data.
- Perform validation of simulation models against flight test data.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in an undergraduate program in aerospace engineering, computer science, or equivalent practical experience.
- Solid understanding of engineering math, numerical methods, and flight dynamics.
- Proficiency in C, C++, or Python.
- An interest in modeling physical systems, simulation, autonomy, or GNC.
- Proactive approach to solving hard problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Enrollment in a graduate program in aerospace engineering or a similar advanced degree is preferred.
- Experience in aircraft modeling, dynamics, aerodynamics, system identification, or GNC is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Mountain View, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export controls. Employment is contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance 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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