GN&C Engineering Intern — Flight Systems & Testing

AV; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation/housing stipend

Comprehensive benefits

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. offers a paid 12-week Summer Internship Program in California for students pursuing STEM degrees. Interns work hands-on on GN&C, flight testing, software and hardware projects, gaining exposure to flight control systems and system integration.

The role provides mentorship from experienced engineers in a fast-paced R&D environment and may include relocation and housing reimbursement for eligible candidates. applicants must meet GPA and eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field related to GN&C or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA; junior level or above preferred.
• Willing to relocate for internship; relocation/housing stipend possible.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and willing to travel domestically (10–20%).
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of GN&C systems for aircraft projects.
• Support system testing, including SIL/HIL environments and basic flight test prep.
• 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 solutions.
• Learn and apply flight systems engineering processes and tools.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaborative attitude

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. offers a paid 12-week Summer Internship Program in California for students pursuing STEM degrees. Interns work hands-on on GN&C, flight testing, software and hardware projects, gaining exposure to flight control systems and system integration.

The role provides mentorship from experienced engineers in a fast-paced R&D environment and may include relocation and housing reimbursement for eligible candidates. applicants must meet GPA and eligibility requirements.