Internship – Software Engineering

Internship – Software Engineering

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Software, Electrical, Computer, Aeronautical, or Control system Engineering (or related field)
• Demonstrated interest in software, aviation systems, or robotics through coursework, personal projects, or previous internships
• Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
• Proficiency in one of the following: Programming in C, C++, or Python; Use of version control tools (e.g., Git); Data analysis and visualization (e.g., MATLAB, NumPy, pandas); Familiarity with development environments for embedded systems or simulation tools; Scripting tools for automation or testing (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

Responsibilities

• Participating in onboarding sessions covering: Basic UAV system architecture and mission workflows, Roles and scope of the software engineering team, Overview of assigned project goals and technical context
• Assisting in the planning and scheduling of the assigned project, including defining milestones and deliverables
• Developing and maintaining clear project documentation and progress reports
• Regularly presenting updates to your mentor or supervisor
• Delivering a final report and presentation summarizing your work, findings, and lessons learned to technical leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in control systems, embedded software, or robotics
• Experience with UAV frameworks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot)
• Exposure to ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar middleware
• UAV simulation and development environments (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, ROS)
• Embedded systems development tools (e.g., STM32Cube, Keil, or similar)
• Experience with flight log analysis tools or telemetry decoding