Aerospace Software Engineering Intern - Summer

AV; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing reimbursement

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join our Summer Internship Program in the United States. You will work on real-world projects across AV technology, assisting in design, development, and testing of software solutions for ground control systems, data pipelines, and simulations.

This 12-week onsite program targets motivated students or recent graduates, offering exposure to Agile practices, scripting for automation, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong programming knowledge in Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with development tools such as Visual Studio, Git, Eclipse.
• Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and design principles.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

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

Git

Visual Studio

Eclipse

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Linux

Windows

Cloud platforms

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join our Summer Internship Program in the United States. You will work on real-world projects across AV technology, assisting in design, development, and testing of software solutions for ground control systems, data pipelines, and simulations.

This 12-week onsite program targets motivated students or recent graduates, offering exposure to Agile practices, scripting for automation, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.