Flight Test Engineer Intern

What you'll do

• Plan and execute test procedures for hardware and software systems.
• Conduct subsystem, ground, and flight testing at private and government-owned ranges.
• Track test issues and observations to establish priorities for cross-functional resolution.
• Analyze test results with engineering teams to identify performance trends and recommend enhancements.
• Perform initial issue investigations and develop process improvements for testing workflows.
• Ensure the safe operation and rigorous evaluation of all test efforts following established procedures.

What we're looking for

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter or semester.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• Ability to complete a 12-week in-person internship in one of the company's offices in summer 2027.
• Prior experience with software code/script building using languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript (preferred).
• Prior experience with Linux based systems, command line, and troubleshooting or repairing electronics (preferred).
• Working knowledge of Small UAS autopilot, Pixhawk flight controllers, and aviation terminology (preferred).
• Experience with CAD modeling, PCB design, rapid prototyping, and 3D printing (preferred).