Systems Engineering Intern

AeroVironment • Melbourne, FL

12h

About The Position

Our Summer Internship Program is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and dynamic experience within our industry, offering a taste of what it's like to be part of our professional team. We strive to simulate a full-time job, enabling our interns to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem-solving skills. Our program is highly selective, hosting only a handful of interns each year, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with AV team members. We are hiring for various roles and locations throughout the U.S. During the interview process, we will discuss specific details regarding the team and location. Summary As a Systems Engineering Intern , you will work alongside experienced systems engineers to support the design, development, and integration of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their subsystems. This role provides hands-on exposure to requirements development, system architecture, technical documentation, and project planning — while offering real contributions to projects that matter.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field (Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline)
• Strong interest in systems engineering, aerospace, or defense technology
• Exposure to technical documentation or systems modeling through coursework or projects
• Familiarity with engineering principles including requirements development , design , and integration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with UAVs, aerospace systems , or robotics
• Exposure to systems engineering tools like DOORS , Cameo , or MBSE frameworks
• Experience with technical drawings , schematics, or block diagrams
• Coursework or experience in project planning , risk management, or design reviews
• Interest in defense technologies such as avionics, communications, GPS, or propulsion systems
• Are naturally curious and ask thoughtful questions
• Enjoy solving complex problems and organizing technical information
• Communicate clearly and professionally with technical and non-technical audiences
• Like working in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
• Are proactive, self-motivated, and open to feedback

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing customer requirements to understand system impacts
• Help develop and document system-level requirements , Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and specifications
• Support trade studies , cost/schedule estimation, and technical planning efforts
• Participate in design reviews and assist with creating materials for presentations
• Collaborate with engineers from Electrical, Mechanical, Software , and Test disciplines to ensure effective integration
• Aid in documenting and tracking system-level issues, risks , and changes
• Contribute to test planning and verification/validation efforts
• Gain experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and best practices
• Perform various engineering support tasks under the mentorship of experienced engineers
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees