Systems Engineering and Integration Intern

About The Role

Are you motivated by solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to the development of an advanced aircraft system? If you are energized by both big-picture thinking and hands-on execution, this role offers the opportunity to support the definition, architecture, integration, and test of a novel aircraft.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in defining aircraft use-cases, capabilities, missions and functions
• Aid with organizing, managing, and maintaining aircraft, system, and mission requirements
• Use engineering tools to capture and define the system architecture, system boundaries, and interfaces
• Assist in defining, documenting, and implementing engineering processes for software change management, testing, and version control
• Support the integration and testing of a ground control station and software
• Participate in aircraft software verification & validation activities
• Support the integration and testing of mission equipment (computers, radios, datalinks, cameras, and sensors)
• Conduct lab & field tests, data collection and analysis

What We Are Looking For

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Aerospace Engineering, EE/ME, Computer Science, or related field
• Coursework in systems engineering is highly desired with basic understanding of engineering development processes
• Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science as a core discipline
• Interested in systems thinking and able to visualize, articulate, and understand the a system in its entirety, not just individual components
• Enjoys being hands-on—integrating and testing real hardware & software
• Able to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and ask good questions when needed
• Strong curiosity, attention to detail, and desire to make a meaningful impact

Nice To Have

• Participation in organized student project teams (DBF, Formula SAE, Robotics/Mechatronics, AI/Autonomy)
• Experience with the mechanical, electrical, and/or software integration of components
• Coding skills (Python, C/C++)
• Interest in system architecture, requirements, system safety, and engineering processes