GNC Engineering Intern — Aerospace Flight Systems

AeroVironment; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a motivated GNC Engineering Intern to join our multidisciplinary team.

This is a 12-week, onsite program for students enrolled in college or recent graduates, with a GPA minimum of 3.0. Interns work on GN&C, flight testing, software and hardware development under guidance of experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience in flight control systems and system integration.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related field.
• Completed coursework in GN&C, flight dynamics, control systems, embedded systems, or robotics.
• Strong interest in aircraft systems and GN&C; MATLAB/Simulink proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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 solutions.
• Learn and apply engineering processes and tools for flight systems.
• Perform other duties or learning assignments as needed.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

SIL/HIL environments

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a motivated GNC Engineering Intern to join our multidisciplinary team.

This is a 12-week, onsite program for students enrolled in college or recent graduates, with a GPA minimum of 3.0. Interns work on GN&C, flight testing, software and hardware development under guidance of experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience in flight control systems and system integration.