Autonomy GN&C Engineering Intern (Summer)

VideoRay; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

Paid internship

Job summary

AeroVironment's internship program in Simi Valley, CA offers a 12-week, onsite GNC/Autonomy Engineering internship for engineering students or recent graduates. You'll work on GN&C, flight testing, software and hardware with guidance from experienced engineers, in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Relocation/housing stipends may be available; eligible students must pursue a relevant degree and be authorized to work in the U.S. The program emphasizes hands-on flight system development and integration.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Completed coursework in GN&C, flight dynamics, control systems, embedded systems, or robotics
• Strong interest in aircraft systems and aerospace engineering
• Basic proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar modeling tools is a plus
• Effective communication and collaborative mindset
• Eligible to work in the U.S. and willing to travel domestically (up to 10–20%)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of GN&C systems for current and future aircraft projects
• Support system testing, including simulation environments (e.g., SIL/HIL) and basic flight test preparations
• Help implement and test basic flight control algorithms under supervision
• Participate in subsystem integration and data analysis activities
• Support engineering documentation and report writing
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams to troubleshoot and validate technical solutions
• Learn and apply engineering processes and tools relevant to flight systems
• Perform other duties or learning assignments as needed

Skills

GN&C basics

Team collaboration

Communication

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Aerospace/EE/ME/CS

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

AeroVironment's internship program in Simi Valley, CA offers a 12-week, onsite GNC/Autonomy Engineering internship for engineering students or recent graduates. You'll work on GN&C, flight testing, software and hardware with guidance from experienced engineers, in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Relocation/housing stipends may be available; eligible students must pursue a relevant degree and be authorized to work in the U.S. The program emphasizes hands-on flight system development and integration.