Aerospace Software Engineer Intern (Summer)

AV; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

AeroVironment’s Summer Internship Program offers a 12-week, onsite Software Engineering Intern role designed for students pursuing a CS or Software Engineering degree. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects across our aerospace and defense technology portfolio.

You'll design, develop, and test software solutions, gain practical experience in a full-time environment, and receive mentorship while contributing to real-world applications.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Eng or related field.
• Strong programming knowledge in Python, C++, or Java.
• Familiar with IDEs like Visual Studio, Git, or Eclipse.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, coding, testing, and debugging software components and systems.
• Contribute to development of tools and applications for 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 development of prototypes, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Attend team meetings, contribute ideas, and learn to estimate development effort and timelines.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

AeroVironment’s Summer Internship Program offers a 12-week, onsite Software Engineering Intern role designed for students pursuing a CS or Software Engineering degree. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects across our aerospace and defense technology portfolio.

You'll design, develop, and test software solutions, gain practical experience in a full-time environment, and receive mentorship while contributing to real-world applications.