Aerospace Systems Test Intern - UAV Flight Testing

AV; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing reimbursement

Paid internship

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Job summary

AV’s Summer Internship Program offers a paid, 12-week onsite experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work with AV teams on meaningful projects, building professional relationships and practical experience in a full-time environment.

As a System Test Engineering Intern, you will assist in planning, executing, and analyzing tests for small unmanned aerial systems, collaborating with engineers and UAV operators, and gaining mentorship in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with engineering fundamentals and exposure to test procedures, lab work, or data collection through coursework or projects.
• Strong interest in systems engineering, testing, flight operations, or aerospace systems.
• Comfortable working with data analysis tools like Excel or MATLAB.
• Effective communicator with strong attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic about learning in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of system-level and flight tests, supporting UAV ground and flight operations.
• Help prepare test plans, procedures, and test cards to verify system and subsystem performance.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, test briefs, and post-test debriefs.
• Set up and operate test instrumentation and equipment under supervision.
• Capture and organize test data, fill out test documentation, and assist with post-flight data uploads and logs.
• Analyze test data using Excel, MATLAB, or similar tools to help evaluate performance.
• Support test anomaly tracking and assist with issue reporting.
• Contribute to test asset preparation, including hardware/software setup and functional checks.
• Collaborate with UAV operators, technicians, and other engineers during live test events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support test and integration efforts.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Data analysis (Excel)

Data analysis (MATLAB)

Effective communicator

Hands-on learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems/Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Job description

AV’s Summer Internship Program offers a paid, 12-week onsite experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work with AV teams on meaningful projects, building professional relationships and practical experience in a full-time environment.

As a System Test Engineering Intern, you will assist in planning, executing, and analyzing tests for small unmanned aerial systems, collaborating with engineers and UAV operators, and gaining mentorship in a fast-paced setting.