Aerospace Software Engineering Intern

AeroVironment; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

As a Software Engineering Intern at AeroVironment, you’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team on real-world projects across AV technology. You’ll assist in designing, developing, and testing software for ground control systems, user interfaces, data pipelines, and simulations.

This 12-week onsite internship targets motivated students or recent grads, offering exposure to aerospace software, Agile practices, and opportunities to relocate for stipends.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, coding, testing, and debugging of software components and systems.
• Contribute to development of tools and applications supporting 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.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CS/SE degree

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

As a Software Engineering Intern at AeroVironment, you’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team on real-world projects across AV technology. You’ll assist in designing, developing, and testing software for ground control systems, user interfaces, data pipelines, and simulations.

This 12-week onsite internship targets motivated students or recent grads, offering exposure to aerospace software, Agile practices, and opportunities to relocate for stipends.