Uncrewed Systems Intern: Rotorcraft & Simulation Dev

Penn State University; University (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading research university in Florida is seeking an Uncrewed Systems Intern. This position involves developing control systems, conducting flight tests, and simulating algorithms for unmanned rotorcraft. Candidates must be current students in Engineering, Mathematics, or Data Science, and eligible to work up to 20 hours per week. A U.S. citizenship is required along with a successful background check for employment. This is a part-time role with hours increasing during the summer.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Must be able to work up to 20 hours/week during fall and spring semesters.
• Must be able to work 40 hours/week over the summer.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems and implement on rotorcraft.
• Conduct flight tests to verify design and control law correctness.
• Prepare reports on testing results and present to sponsors.

Skills

Control systems development

Modeling and simulation

Digital engineering tools

Flight test planning

Education

Current student in Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science or related fields

Job description

A leading research university in Florida is seeking an Uncrewed Systems Intern. This position involves developing control systems, conducting flight tests, and simulating algorithms for unmanned rotorcraft. Candidates must be current students in Engineering, Mathematics, or Data Science, and eligible to work up to 20 hours per week. A U.S. citizenship is required along with a successful background check for employment. This is a part-time role with hours increasing during the summer.