Autonomy & Robotics Intern: Build Autonomous Systems

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Moorpark (CA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 55,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

AeroVironment invites students to join its Summer Internship Program as an Autonomy & Robotics Engineering Intern. You will work with a team of engineers to develop autonomous behaviors, machine perception, and robotic control systems for unmanned aerial systems, gaining hands-on experience with algorithms, simulation, and hardware integration.

The program is selective, with mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities to contribute to real projects in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field such as CS, EE, aerospace or robotics.
Coursework in robotics, autonomy, or computer vision.
Proficient in C/C++ (C++11+).
Familiar with Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis or prototyping.
Interest in UAS, robotics, or autonomous systems.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in design, implementation, and testing of algorithms related to computer vision, object tracking, and target detection.
Support GNC integration with visual sensors and state estimation.
Develop autonomous behavior models and path planning concepts.
Collaborate on testing, data collection and experimental design.
Participate in code reviews and cross-team integration.
Document findings in internal reports or presentations.