Aerospace Software Engineering Intern (Summer)

AV; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Relocation and housing reimbursement (

Job summary

AeroVironment, a leader in unmanned aircraft systems, offers a 12-week Summer Internship Program in the United States. This onsite internship provides hands-on software development experience on AV technology portfolios, from ground control systems to data pipelines and simulation tools.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, design, develop, and test software, and learn from experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals in Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with version control and IDEs.

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

Education

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

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

AeroVironment, a leader in unmanned aircraft systems, offers a 12-week Summer Internship Program in the United States. This onsite internship provides hands-on software development experience on AV technology portfolios, from ground control systems to data pipelines and simulation tools.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, design, develop, and test software, and learn from experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes real-world impact.