System Test Engineer Intern: UAV Flight & Ground Testing

avav; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a System Test Engineering Intern for a 12-week, onsite internship in the United States. You will support developmental and flight testing of small unmanned aerial systems, working with experienced test engineers and cross‑functional teams on ground, simulation, and flight environments.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree, comfortable with data analysis tools like Excel and MATLAB, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with engineering fundamentals and exposure to test procedures, lab work, or data collection through coursework or projects.
• Strong interest in systems engineering, testing, flight operations, or aerospace systems.
• Comfortable working with data analysis tools like Excel or MATLAB.
• Effective communicator with strong attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic about learning in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of system‑level and flight tests, supporting UAV ground and flight operations.
• Help prepare test plans, procedures, and test cards to verify system and subsystem performance.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, test briefs, and post‑test debriefs.
• Set up and operate test instrumentation and equipment under supervision.
• Capture and organize test data, fill out test documentation, and assist with post‑flight data uploads and logs.
• Analyze test data using Excel, MATLAB, or similar tools to help evaluate performance.
• Support test anomaly tracking and assist with issue reporting.
• Contribute to test asset preparation, including hardware/software setup and functional checks.
• Collaborate with UAV operators, technicians, and other engineers during live test events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support test and integration efforts.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

MATLAB

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems/Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

AV is seeking a System Test Engineering Intern for a 12-week, onsite internship in the United States. You will support developmental and flight testing of small unmanned aerial systems, working with experienced test engineers and cross‑functional teams on ground, simulation, and flight environments.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree, comfortable with data analysis tools like Excel and MATLAB, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced aerospace setting.