Hypersonic RF Software Engineering Intern
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Germantown, MD, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Work with engineers, scientists, and project managers on aerospace and defense software projects.
- Conduct technology research, trade studies, and comparative analysis.
- Assist with the design and testing of prototype and production systems using open-source, custom, and proprietary software packages.
- Use configuration management tools to document and iterate on software under development.
- Conduct field testing and evaluation of components, systems, and products.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- Have foundational knowledge of Python, C++, or Java, along with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Have familiarity with Visual Studio, Git, Eclipse, or similar development environments.
- Demonstrate problem-solving, analytical, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, with preference for students at the junior level or above.
- Preferred qualifications include frontend or backend development, REST APIs, web frameworks, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, Docker, unit testing, debugging, GitHub, GitLab, object-oriented programming, software test design, software integration, Excel, MATLAB, and extracurricular engineering competitions.
- Must qualify as a U.S. person or be eligible for an export license under ITAR/EAR requirements; some positions require current U.S. citizenship.
Benefits
- Paid 12-week summer internship program.
- Onsite work required at the Germantown, Maryland office.
- Eligible relocating students may receive relocation and housing reimbursement stipends.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown.
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About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment builds small unmanned aircraft systems, loitering munitions (e.g., Switchblade), and related software, sensors, and services for U.S. and allied defense agencies. The public company (NASDAQ: AVAV), founded in 1971 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, sells hardware, training, and lifecycle support, with widely fielded systems such as Raven, Puma, and Wasp. It also offers autonomy and robotic technologies used in reconnaissance, targeting, and force protection missions.