Flight Test Integration Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Reliable Robotics is developing safety-enhancing technology for aviation, with the goal of making air transportation safer and transforming how goods and people move. The Flight Test Engineering Intern will join the Flight Test Engineering team, which handles vehicle-level installation and testing, verifies onboard mechanical, electrical, and flight control systems, and owns the organization’s ground and flight test operations. The intern will assist with designing and installing modified flight control systems for a remotely operated autoflight system. They will help build up and verify functions and capabilities, from the lab through installation on the aircraft, working alongside mechanical, software, flight test, and systems engineers. As capabilities become ready, the intern will help prepare and may lead flight test activities to verify implementation. The position requires participation in safety-critical operations. Employment is contingent on the applicant’s ability to comply with U.S. export control laws; applicants must provide documentation establishing their U.S.-person or non-U.S.-person status. Reliable Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the selection process upon request.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related discipline.
- Applied engineering experience gained through student organizations, internships, or personal projects.
- Ability to participate in safety-critical operations.
- Ability to perform in compliance with applicable U.S. export control laws; applicants must provide documentation establishing their U.S.-person or non-U.S.-person status.
Nice To Haves
- Currently holding or pursuing a pilot’s certificate.
- Leadership experience in a relevant student organization or similar engineering project.
- Experience with computer science languages such as Python.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and installing modified flight control systems for a remotely operated autoflight system.
- Help build up and verify functions and capabilities from the lab through installation on the aircraft.
- Work with engineers in mechanical, software, flight test, and systems engineering disciplines.
- Help prepare and, when appropriate, lead flight test activities to verify proper implementation.
- Participate in safety-critical operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
