Engineering Intern, Software
Company: AeroVironment
Location: Simi Valley
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
WORKER TYPE
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JOB DESCRIPTION
For over 50 years, AeroVironment has been a leader in advanced
technologies and diverse innovations that have redefined how the
world drives, flies, and connects.
If you thrive on a culture of relentless problem-solving and
invention, and want to work for a global front-runner where you
tackle real-world challenges, then AeroVironment is the place for
you.
Come join our group of innovative thinkers and discover how
collaborative efforts produce extraordinary products that touch
lives around the world. You can be a part of the team that
developed these firsts: a controlled human-powered aircraft, the
modern consumer electric car, a tiny hummingbird-like drone and a
helicopter that flew on Mars. We also set flight records in
near-space with our solar-powered aircraft and we re-shaped the
battlefield with portable, hand-held, tactical drones and loitering
munitions. We have cemented our reputation around the world and in
record books as unrivaled technological pioneers, including seven
innovative vehicles in the Smithsonian Institution's permanent
collection in Washington, DC.
While engineering for the future is what we do, we are ever-mindful
of our strong commitment to purpose - to secure lives and advance
sustainability through transformative innovation. The products and
solutions we provide our customers help to save lives and
contribute to a more sustainable environment.
Join us to help push beyond the realm of the possible with such
future-defining technologies as robotics, sensors, software
analytics and connectivity to generate ever-more meaningful
actionable intelligence for our customers so they can proceed with
certainty - and succeed.
SUMMARY
The ENGINEERING INTERN will work within a specific area of
Engineering that fits one's area of study and experience.
AeroVironment is an engineering innovator and that means we seek
individuals with a broad background of technical skills and the
desire to tackle real-world challenges. To qualify for an
Engineering Internship, one must be a Junior or higher in one of
our preferred majors; possess a desire to build things; have a
strong engineering aptitude and thrive working in a team
environment.
One will have real responsibilities that impact actual products and
help pave the way on our development path. Whether one is part of a
team designing a new unmanned aircraft to be used for planetary
surveillance, or working to test and verify design modifications to
flight hardware/software systems, or helping to resolve flight
behavior issues on a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle, your
AeroVironment internship will challenge you, stimulate you and
provide you with real-world experience at one of America's most
innovative and creative tech companies.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Use your hands-on knowledge and skills to participate in multiple
phases of our Engineering/Manufacturing Design & Development
process
Will support engineering and design activities in your discipline
using tools such as Windtunnels, 3-D Printers, Solidworks, Altium,
Ansys, Visual Studio, and Matlab
Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)
Currently enrolled Junior, Senior or Grad Student pursuing a degree
in Aero/Mechanical/Electrical or Computer Science/Engineering
Completed coursework relevant to major
UAV or Robotics experience
Hand-on experience with relevant tools
Experience with software tools in your area of expertise
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED COMPETENCIES
Flight test or R/C experience a plus
General engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, material
properties
Familiarity with structured development techniques
Thrives on innovation and challenge
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where
small teams share a broad variety of duties
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and
communication skills.
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team
above one's own interests
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment
(Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use
hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
(Constant)
ITAR REQUIREMENT:
This position requires access to information that is subject to
compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR")
and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to
comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants
will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S.
person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according
to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent
resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a
refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR - 120.15. Some positions will
require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
BENEFITS:
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental
vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid
holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit
offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at
http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
WHO WE ARE
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul
MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation
for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the
world's most widely used military drones and created the first
submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative
vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent
collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and
tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable
intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty -
and succeed.
WHAT WE DO
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment
designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military
services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational
awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne
reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer,
M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws.
We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment
opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment
regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition
nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may
apply.
ITAR
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or
asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
required.
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