Software Engineering Intern — Hands-On AV Robotics Projects

AV; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

AeroVironment invites talented students to join its Summer Internship Program as Software Engineering Interns. You will work on real-world projects across AV technology, contributing to design, development, and testing of software solutions for ground control systems, user interfaces, data pipelines, and simulation tools.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS or Software Engineering degrees and have strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java, with familiarity in Visual Studio, Git, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming foundations in Python, C++, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, coding, testing, and debugging of software components and systems.
• Contribute to the development of tools and applications supporting 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

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

AeroVironment invites talented students to join its Summer Internship Program as Software Engineering Interns. You will work on real-world projects across AV technology, contributing to design, development, and testing of software solutions for ground control systems, user interfaces, data pipelines, and simulation tools.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS or Software Engineering degrees and have strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java, with familiarity in Visual Studio, Git, and