Systems Engineering Intern

AeroVironment • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern