Aerospace Software Engineering Intern — Hands-on Projects

InvestedintheMission; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing assistance

Job summary

AeroVironment is offering a paid Summer Internship Program designed to give students a hands‑on experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work on meaningful projects with AV team members, learning professional skills and problem‑solving in a full‑time environment.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team, designing, developing, and testing software across ground control, UIs, data pipelines, and simulations.

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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Data structures

Algorithms

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/SE

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

AeroVironment is offering a paid Summer Internship Program designed to give students a hands‑on experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work on meaningful projects with AV team members, learning professional skills and problem‑solving in a full‑time environment.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team, designing, developing, and testing software across ground control, UIs, data pipelines, and simulations.