Engineering Intern
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Job Description
About AeroVironment:
AeroVironment (AVAV), based in California, is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971, the company boasts over 45 years of experience at the forefront of technological innovation. They’ve developed the world’s most widely used military drones, created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and have seven innovative vehicles in the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection. AeroVironment is focused on developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems to provide more actionable intelligence to its customers.
Detailed Job Description: Engineering Intern
AeroVironment seeks Engineering Interns to contribute to various aspects of their engineering and manufacturing processes. The internship offers hands-on experience working on real products and projects, contributing directly to the company’s development path. Interns will have responsibilities impacting actual products, working within a specific engineering area aligned with their academic background and skills.
Potential projects include:
• Designing new unmanned aircraft for planetary surveillance.
• Testing and verifying design modifications to flight hardware/software systems.
• Resolving flight behavior issues on miniature unmanned aerial vehicles.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in multiple phases of the Engineering/Manufacturing Design & Development process.
• Support engineering and design activities using tools such as Windtunnels, 3-D Printers, Solidworks, Altium, Ansys, Visual Studio, and Matlab.
• Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled Junior, Senior, or Graduate student pursuing a degree in Aero/Mechanical/Electrical or Computer Science/Engineering.
• Relevant coursework completed.
• UAV or Robotics experience.
• Hands-on experience with relevant tools.
• Experience with software tools in the chosen area of expertise.
Desired Qualifications & Competencies:
• Flight test or R/C experience.
• Strong understanding of general engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, and material properties.
• Familiarity with structured development techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Teamwork-oriented and collaborative approach.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Frequent sitting and standing.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate computer and telephone keyboards.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR compliance. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under these regulations or be approved for an export license. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.
