Flight Systems Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Heart Aerospace • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Heart Aerospace is developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane designed to carry 30 passengers. This aircraft boasts an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 800 km, with a target type certification by the end of the decade. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity for students to support the integration, verification, and validation of avionics, propulsion, and aircraft control systems for the ES-30 program, applying classroom learning and extracurricular project experience to a real-world aerospace program.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong extracurricular experience such as Formula SAE, Rocketry, CubeSat, AIAA Design/Build/Fly, UAV teams, or equivalent hands-on projects.
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, Rust, C/C++ or other).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Available to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February or March 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with system integration testing, HIL/SIL test environments, or lab bench instrumentation.
• Passion for aviation, electrification, and sustainable technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the integration of avionics, propulsion, and flight control systems into the aircraft platform.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and lab bench integration testing.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, data analysis, and root cause investigations of integration issues.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to debug and verify system-level functionality.

Benefits

• A chance to contribute to the world’s first regional electric aircraft.
• Hands-on experience in flight systems integration and aerospace engineering.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.
• A workplace where your extracurricular experience is valued and applied to real-world engineering challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree