GN&C Engineering Intern — Flight Systems & Hands-on Lab

AV; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing stipend

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment (AV) is seeking a motivated GNC Engineering Intern to join our multidisciplinary team in the United States. The 12-week, onsite internship offers hands-on experience in GN&C, flight testing, software, and hardware development, under experienced engineers to learn system integration and flight control procedures.

Current students or recent graduates pursuing degrees in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or computer science are encouraged.

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, GN&C, and aerospace engineering
• Basic proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar modeling tools is a plus
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative attitude
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and 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 (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 concepts

Flight testing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace Eng./Electrical/Machine/CS

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

AeroVironment (AV) is seeking a motivated GNC Engineering Intern to join our multidisciplinary team in the United States. The 12-week, onsite internship offers hands-on experience in GN&C, flight testing, software, and hardware development, under experienced engineers to learn system integration and flight control procedures.

Current students or recent graduates pursuing degrees in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or computer science are encouraged.