Aerospace Software Engineer Intern

AeroVironment, Inc.; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule and paid holiday

Job summary

As a Software Engineering Intern at AeroVironment, Inc., you’ll join a collaborative team working on real‑world AV software projects across ground control, data pipelines, and user interfaces. You’ll assist in design, development, and testing of software solutions within AV’s technology portfolio.

This 12‑week, onsite program targets motivated students enrolled in college or recent graduates. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, with preference for juniors or above; relocation and housing stipends may

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Python, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with IDEs like Visual Studio, Git, Eclipse.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, coding, testing, and debugging of software components and systems.
• Contribute to tools and applications supporting AV robotics and aerospace platforms.
• Collaborate across software, hardware, and systems teams to integrate and test 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, including Agile methodologies.
• Support development of prototypes, simulations, and proof‑of‑concept demonstrations.
• Attend team meetings, contribute ideas, and learn to estimate development effort and timelines.

Skills

Programming languages

IDE tools

Data structures

Algorithms

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/SE

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

As a Software Engineering Intern at AeroVironment, Inc., you’ll join a collaborative team working on real‑world AV software projects across ground control, data pipelines, and user interfaces. You’ll assist in design, development, and testing of software solutions within AV’s technology portfolio.

This 12‑week, onsite program targets motivated students enrolled in college or recent graduates. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, with preference for juniors or above; relocation and housing stipends may