Machine Learning Engineering Intern
AeroVironment, Inc.2 days ago
Centreville, VA, 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 ML algorithms into aircraft systems, autopilots, payloads, and robotic platforms.
- Prepare, clean, transform, explore, visualize, and analyze datasets, including large datasets.
- Implement ML systems, define objectives, develop models, track performance metrics, and validate designs through experiments.
- Evaluate ML algorithm performance, model deployment strategies, selected datasets, and data representations.
- Conduct error analysis, research ML algorithms and tools, and help develop corrective strategies.
- Help manage datasets, hardware, time, and other project resources.
- Support R&D projects through concept design, prototyping, testing, and evaluation.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BS in computer vision, machine learning, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with C/C++ and MATLAB.
- Exposure to deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and Keras.
- Familiarity with Python and libraries such as scikit-learn and pandas.
- Exposure to OpenCV and a Linux environment.
- Understanding of machine learning, computer vision, mathematical optimization, data mining, and predictive analytics.
- Experience with data visualization and handling large datasets is preferred.
- Ability to assist in selecting hardware and software for model deployment.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA; preference for students at the junior level or above.
- Basic technical troubleshooting skills and proficiency with office productivity tools.
- Effective communication, teamwork, initiative, adaptability, and ability to work independently under supervision.
- Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an approved export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship.
Benefits
- Paid 12-week summer internship program conducted onsite.
- Eligible students willing to relocate may receive relocation and housing reimbursement support.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K 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.