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- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Simi Valley, CA
- Posted
- Sep 2
Worker Type
Supplemental
Job Description
Summer Internship Program
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.
What you'd do
- Assist in the design, coding, testing, and debugging of software components and systems.
- Contribute to the development of tools and applications that support AV robotics and aerospace platforms.
- Collaborate with engineers across software, hardware, and systems teams to integrate and test new capabilities.
- Participate in code reviews, documentation, and the use of version control and defect tracking tools.
- Help develop scripts or automation to improve team workflows and efficiency.
- Learn and apply best practices in software development processes, including Agile methodologies.
- Support the development of prototypes, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
- Attend team meetings, contribute ideas, and learn to estimate development effort and timelines.
- Ability to work in an office and R&D lab environment (Constant)
- Required to sit, type, and use office equipment for extended periods (Frequent)
What they want
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong foundational knowledge in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
- Familiarity with development tools such as Visual Studio, Git, Eclipse, or similar IDEs.
- Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
About AeroVironment
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Instituti…
- Starts
- 2026-09-01