Summer 2027 Machine Learning Intern
AeroVironment, Inc.2 months ago
Minneapolis, MN, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Support development of computer vision and machine learning algorithms for object detection, classification, localization, and tracking.
- Assist with writing and testing software that integrates machine learning algorithms into aircraft systems, autopilots, payloads, and robotic platforms.
- Prepare, clean, transform, visualize, and analyze datasets, including error analysis and anomaly investigation.
- Implement machine learning systems, define objectives, develop models, track performance metrics, and validate designs through experiments.
- Research and experiment with machine learning algorithms and tools and evaluate algorithm performance and deployment strategies.
- Support testing on selected datasets and data representations and help select hardware and software for model deployment.
- Help manage project resources including datasets, hardware, and time.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BS in computer vision, machine learning, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with C/C++ and MATLAB.
- Proficiency with office productivity tools and basic troubleshooting skills for technical systems.
- Understanding of machine learning, computer vision, mathematical optimization, data mining, and predictive analytics.
- Exposure to deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and Keras is preferred.
- Familiarity with Python, scikit-learn, pandas, OpenCV, Linux, data visualization, and large datasets is preferred.
- Strong communication, teamwork, initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn in an R&D environment are preferred.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and current college enrollment or recent graduation are required.
Benefits
- Paid, full-time, onsite 12-week summer internship program.
- Eligible interns willing to relocate may receive relocation and housing reimbursement.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and paid holiday shutdown.
- Applicants must provide documentation verifying U.S. person status for ITAR/EAR compliance; some positions require current U.S. citizenship.
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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.