Autonomous Systems Intern – Uncrewed Systems (Undergrad-Summer 2026)

COLSA Corporation • Huntsville, AL

15h

About The Position

COLSA Corporation is seeking a motivated undergraduate intern to support engineering, autonomy, and machine learning–enabled system initiatives within our Uncrewed Systems division for the Summer 2026 term (June 1 – July 31). This internship provides hands-on experience working alongside engineers, data scientists, and technical professionals developing advanced uncrewed and autonomous system technologies supporting defense and aerospace missions. The selected intern will contribute to technical projects involving software development, simulation, data processing, and autonomous system research and development in a collaborative engineering environment. During this internship you will have the following principles and duties: Assist with research, development, and engineering activities related to Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), autonomous systems, and machine learning–enabled technologies Support development, integration, testing, and evaluation of software and simulation environments Work alongside engineers and data scientists to support technical projects involving simulation, autonomy, and data-driven system behavior Assist with software development, testing, and validation of autonomous system components Support technical analysis and evaluation of system performance using simulation or experimental environments Participate in individual and team-based technical projects and follow assigned tasks through completion Document technical work, results, and findings in accordance with project requirements At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, development, and engineering activities related to Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), autonomous systems, and machine learning–enabled technologies
• Support development, integration, testing, and evaluation of software and simulation environments
• Work alongside engineers and data scientists to support technical projects involving simulation, autonomy, and data-driven system behavior
• Assist with software development, testing, and validation of autonomous system components
• Support technical analysis and evaluation of system performance using simulation or experimental environments
• Participate in individual and team-based technical projects and follow assigned tasks through completion
• Document technical work, results, and findings in accordance with project requirements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed