Summer Software Engineering Intern - Hands-On Projects

AeroVironment, Inc.; Melbourne (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team working on real-world AV software projects across our technology portfolio.

You will assist in design, development, and testing of software solutions for ground control systems, data pipelines, and simulation tools. This internship is ideal for students eager to apply their programming skills in a hands-on environment, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to projects with real

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

Algorithms

Data Structures

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Eclipse

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team working on real-world AV software projects across our technology portfolio.

You will assist in design, development, and testing of software solutions for ground control systems, data pipelines, and simulation tools. This internship is ideal for students eager to apply their programming skills in a hands-on environment, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to projects with real