Aerospace Software Intern — Hands-On, Real-World Impact

VideoRay; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment invites motivated software engineering students to join our Summer Internship Program in the United States. You will work on real projects across AV technology, contributing to software for ground control systems, data pipelines, and simulations.

As part of a collaborative team, you’ll learn Agile practices, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship from experienced engineers while building skills for a full-time career in aerospace software.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/SE or related field.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages (Python, C++, Java).
• Familiarity with development tools and IDEs 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 in a team.
• 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 for AV robotics and aerospace platforms.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems teams to integrate new capabilities.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and use of version control and defect tracking tools.
• Help develop scripts or automation to improve workflows and efficiency.
• Learn and apply Agile development practices and contribute to team goals.
• Support the development of prototypes, simulations, and proof‑of‑concept demonstrations.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Git

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

AeroVironment invites motivated software engineering students to join our Summer Internship Program in the United States. You will work on real projects across AV technology, contributing to software for ground control systems, data pipelines, and simulations.

As part of a collaborative team, you’ll learn Agile practices, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship from experienced engineers while building skills for a full-time career in aerospace software.