UAS Software Engineering Intern: Autonomy Focus

HII

Crane (IN)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 65,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Job summary

HII – Mission Technologies is seeking motivated Software Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 with interest or experience in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to join our team developing autonomous drone technologies for defense, national security, and commercial missions.

You will design, develop, test, and integrate software for UAS platforms, collaborate with systems engineers and autonomy/AI specialists, and contribute to tools for mission planning, sensor integration, and ground control

Qualifications

Foundational programming experience in Python, C++, or Java.
Interest in UAS, robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems (academic projects, clubs, or internships).
Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, debugging, and version control (Git).
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, integration, and testing of software for UAS platforms.
Work closely with systems engineers, flight software developers, autonomy/AI engineers, and test personnel.
Contribute to development of mission planning tools, sensor integration, navigation algorithms, and ground control interfaces.
Support debugging, code reviews, documentation, and version control workflows.
Participate in lab, simulation, and/or field testing activities for UAS hardware and software as assigned.
Research emerging technologies relevant to autonomy, computer vision, perception, and UAS systems.