AI Flight Optimization Engineering Intern

Skydweller US • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Skydweller is seeking an intern to support the development of an Agentic AI system dedicated to flight operations and optimization for long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The intern will work alongside experienced aerospace, software, and AI engineers to design and prototype an Agentic AI system capable of analyzing flight-test telemetry, weather data, and mission constraints to generate recommendations that improve endurance, energy efficiency, and aircraft performance. The intern will participate in a structured, mentored R&D experience progressing from AI fundamentals through implementation and validation of a functional prototype supporting Skydweller’s flight optimization efforts.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an Oklahoma college/university, or CareerTech students concurrently enrolled in college-level coursework
• U.S. Person (US Citizen/Green Card holder)
• Graduate or upper-level undergraduate student in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience with Python programming

Nice To Haves

• Prior participation in R&D projects, especially in the fields of AI-agent, Aerospace, or Meteorology, is a plus
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts (LLMs, Deep Learning, etc.), or data processing preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop Python-based tools and AI workflows using modern software development practices and Git version control
• Assist with data preparation, system testing, and validation activities
• Document code, workflows, system architecture, and write activity reports
• Participate in agile development cycles, design reviews, and technical discussions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern