Systems Engineering Intern - Space Technologies

AeroVironment • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineering Intern will join AV’s Space Technologies division for a paid, full-time, 12-week summer internship. This onsite program is intended for students currently enrolled in college or recent graduates and provides hands-on experience working alongside AV team members on meaningful aerospace and defense projects. The intern will support development of advanced space systems, including space electronics, flight-control systems, sensors, electro-optical systems, and laser communications technologies.

The role provides practical experience in requirements analysis, system modeling, technical documentation, verification activities, and Systems Engineering process improvement. Assignments may include program support, documentation, data analysis, workflow automation, and other activities supporting the Systems Engineering team. Interns collaborate with experienced professionals and may participate in technical reviews and laboratory, integration, and test activities. High-performing interns may have opportunities to pursue future full-time roles with AV.

The program is onsite and runs for 12 weeks during the summer. Depending on the team and location, interns willing to relocate may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Optical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technical concepts, tools, and processes.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer internship period.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for students at the junior level or above.
• Exposure to systems engineering, engineering design, system modeling, or requirements analysis through coursework, projects, or prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements analysis, organization, derivation, and traceability.
• Assist with system modeling and Model-Based Systems Engineering activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Assist with verification and validation planning and tracking.
• Support refinement, documentation, and improvement of Systems Engineering processes.
• Use tools such as Cameo, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Python, and other engineering or process tools as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in technical reviews and, as opportunities arise, laboratory, integration, and test activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown
• Potential relocation and housing reimbursement stipend, depending on team and location and willingness to relocate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern