GNC Engineering Intern - Summer (12 Weeks, Paid)

AV; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation & housing reimbursement (if

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment's Summer Internship Program provides a hands-on, 12-week onsite experience in the aerospace and defense sector. Interns work with GN&C, flight testing, software and hardware development, mentored by experienced engineers, and gain exposure to flight systems in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Open to undergraduates or recent graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA, with relocation/housing stipends for eligible students and a recognized internship program across multiple U.S. locations.

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.

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

Effective communication

Collaborative attitude

Travel willingness

Education

Pursuing Bachelor/Master in AE, EE, ME, CS

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

AeroVironment's Summer Internship Program provides a hands-on, 12-week onsite experience in the aerospace and defense sector. Interns work with GN&C, flight testing, software and hardware development, mentored by experienced engineers, and gain exposure to flight systems in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Open to undergraduates or recent graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA, with relocation/housing stipends for eligible students and a recognized internship program across multiple U.S. locations.