Software Engineering Intern — Hands-on Aerospace Summer

AeroVironment, Inc.; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing reimbursement

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. offers a paid Summer Internship Program across multiple U.S. locations.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will join a collaborative team to design, develop, and test software for AV robotics and aerospace platforms, gaining hands-on experience on real projects. Open to college students or recent grads with a 3.0+ GPA; 12-week onsite program; relocation/housing stipends may be available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals in Python, C++, or Java.
• Familiar with IDEs like Visual Studio, Git, Eclipse.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, coding, testing, and debugging of software components and systems.
• Contribute to development of tools and applications for AV robotics and aerospace platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers across software, hardware, and systems teams to integrate and test capabilities.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and 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 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

Data structures

Algorithms

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/SE

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. offers a paid Summer Internship Program across multiple U.S. locations.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will join a collaborative team to design, develop, and test software for AV robotics and aerospace platforms, gaining hands-on experience on real projects. Open to college students or recent grads with a 3.0+ GPA; 12-week onsite program; relocation/housing stipends may be available.