Summer Aerospace Software Engineer Intern

AeroVironment, Inc.; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Moorpark, CA is offering a Software Engineering Intern position for a 12-week onsite summer program.

You will work with AV teams on real projects, gaining experience in software design, development, and testing within aerospace and defense contexts. The role emphasizes learning from engineers, collaborating across disciplines, and applying skills to ground control, data pipelines, and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong coding skills in Python, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with development tools such as IDEs and version control.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, coding, testing, and debugging of software components.
• Develop tools and applications to support AV robotics and platforms.
• Collaborate across software, hardware, and systems teams to integrate capabilities.
• Participate in code reviews and documentation, use version control and defect tracking.
• Create scripts to automate team workflows and improve efficiency.
• Learn and apply Agile practices in software development.
• Support prototyping, simulations, and demonstrations.
• Attend meetings and help estimate development effort and timelines.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Education

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

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Moorpark, CA is offering a Software Engineering Intern position for a 12-week onsite summer program.

You will work with AV teams on real projects, gaining experience in software design, development, and testing within aerospace and defense contexts. The role emphasizes learning from engineers, collaborating across disciplines, and applying skills to ground control, data pipelines, and simulation tools.