Aerospace Software Engineering Intern — Hands-on

AV; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment in Sunrise, FL, offers a paid Summer Software Engineering Internship for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in AV technology. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team on real-world projects spanning ground control interfaces, data pipelines, and simulation tools.

The 12-week onsite program emphasizes learning from engineers, applying programming skills, and contributing to prototypes while developing professional relationships and problem-solving abilities.

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.
• Contribute to tools and applications that support AV robotics platforms.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems teams to test new capabilities.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and version control usage.
• Help develop scripts or automation to improve team workflows.
• Learn Agile practices and assist with prototypes and simulations.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

AeroVironment in Sunrise, FL, offers a paid Summer Software Engineering Internship for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in AV technology. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team on real-world projects spanning ground control interfaces, data pipelines, and simulation tools.

The 12-week onsite program emphasizes learning from engineers, applying programming skills, and contributing to prototypes while developing professional relationships and problem-solving abilities.