Onsite Aerospace Software Engineering Intern

AV; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment offers a 12-week Software Engineering Intern program in the United States. Interns work with AV teams on meaningful software projects across ground control systems, user interfaces, data pipelines, and simulations.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA and be able to relocate for the internship if needed; the program emphasizes hands‑on learning and collaboration with experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with development tools such as Visual Studio, Git, Eclipse, or similar IDEs.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, coding, testing, and debugging of software components and systems.
• Contribute to the development of tools and applications that support AV robotics and aerospace platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers across software, hardware, and systems teams to integrate and test new capabilities.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and the use of version control and defect tracking tools.
• Help develop scripts or automation to improve team workflows and efficiency.
• Learn and apply best practices in software development processes, including Agile methodologies.
• Support the development of prototypes, simulations, and proof‑of‑concept demonstrations.
• Attend team meetings, contribute ideas, and learn to estimate development effort and timelines.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

AeroVironment offers a 12-week Software Engineering Intern program in the United States. Interns work with AV teams on meaningful software projects across ground control systems, user interfaces, data pipelines, and simulations.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA and be able to relocate for the internship if needed; the program emphasizes hands‑on learning and collaboration with experienced engineers.