Systems Engineering and Integration Intern

Odys Aviation • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

Are you motivated by solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to the development of an advanced aircraft system? If you are energized by both big-picture thinking and hands-on execution, this role offers the opportunity to support the definition, architecture, integration, and test of a novel aircraft. As a Systems Engineering and Integration Intern, you will work across disciplines to support system development activities, including requirements definition, hardware and software integration, and verification. You will engage directly with engineering teams to help translate concepts into functional systems and see your contributions validated through tests. This role is well suited for individuals who are curious, detail-oriented, and eager to gain experience in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Aerospace Engineering, EE/ME, Computer Science, or related field
• Coursework in systems engineering is highly desired with basic understanding of engineering development processes
• Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science as a core discipline
• Interested in systems thinking and able to visualize, articulate, and understand the a system in its entirety, not just individual components
• Enjoys being hands-on— integrating and testing real hardware & software
• Able to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and ask good questions when needed
• Strong curiosity, attention to detail, and desire to make a meaningful impact

Nice To Haves

• Participation in organized student project teams (DBF, Formula SAE, Robotics/Mechatronics, AI/Autonomy)
• Experience with the mechanical, electrical, and/or software integration of components
• Coding skills (Python, C/C++)
• Interest in system architecture, requirements, system safety, and engineering processes

Responsibilities

• Participate in defining aircraft use-cases, capabilities, missions and functions
• Assist with organizing, managing, and maintaining aircraft, system, and mission requirements
• Use engineering tools to capture and define the system architecture, system boundaries, and interfaces
• Assist in defining, documenting, and implementing engineering processes for software change management, testing, and version control
• Participate in aircraft software verification & validation activities
• Support the integration and testing of a ground control station and software
• Perform hands-on integration and testing of mission equipment (computers, radios, datalinks, cameras, and sensors)
• Conduct lab & field tests, data collection and analysis

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern