Engineering Intern

Heven AeroTech•Winchester, VA

11d•$24 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Intern will support Heven AeroTech's engineering team in the design, development, testing, and production of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This position provides hands-on experience working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, contributing to real-world aerospace projects while developing practical engineering skills in a fast-paced technology environment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret technical information and apply engineering concepts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
If this role requires access to information controlled under U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR), applicants must also qualify as a "U.S. person" under 22 CFR §120.62 (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as an asylee or refugee).

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA, or similar tools.
Experience with engineering projects, robotics, UAS, aerospace systems, or student engineering organizations.
Familiarity with data analysis, testing methodologies, or technical documentation.
Basic programming experience in Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar languages.
Hands-on experience assembling, troubleshooting, or testing hardware systems.

Responsibilities

Support engineering projects related to airframe, propulsion, avionics, software, payload integration, and flight operations.
Assist with engineering design, testing, data collection, analysis, and documentation activities.
Participate in prototype assembly, system integration, and hardware testing.
Conduct research and technical evaluations to support product development efforts.
Assist with creating and maintaining engineering drawings, reports, test plans, and technical documentation.
Support ground and flight testing activities under the supervision of engineering personnel.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and flight operations.
Participate in engineering meetings, design reviews, and project planning discussions.
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.