Software Engineering Intern
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Lawrence, KS, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design, coding, testing, and debugging of software components and systems.
- Develop tools and applications supporting robotics and aerospace platforms.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineers to integrate and test new capabilities.
- Participate in code reviews, documentation, version control, and defect tracking.
- Develop scripts and automation to improve team workflows.
- Support prototypes, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
- Attend team meetings, contribute ideas, and learn to estimate development effort and timelines.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- Strong foundational knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
- Familiarity with Visual Studio, Git, Eclipse, or similar development tools.
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA; preference for students at the junior level or above.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Preferred experience with Linux, Windows, cross-platform software development, web technologies, cloud platforms, backend services, robotics, autonomous systems, data analytics, Bash scripting, and Git.
Benefits
- Paid, full-time 12-week summer internship.
- Onsite work in the Lawrence, Kansas office and R&D lab environment.
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company matching benefits are offered by AeroVironment.
- Flexible work schedule options; select programs may offer a 9/80 schedule and paid holiday shutdown.
- The position requires compliance with ITAR/EAR requirements and may require U.S. person status or export-license approval.
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.