Systems Engineer Internship

About the Role

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals. This paid internship is a 10-week program beginning June 1st and concluding August 4th, 2027, with an expected 40 hours per week.

The Systems Engineering group is responsible for the design, planning, integration, validation, and verification of complex flight simulation systems. Interns will perform meaningful work, gaining insight to FlightSafety International’s culture and business philosophy. You will directly contribute to requirements management, simulation modeling, and verification testing, partnering with the engineering team to develop the core framework driving the department's baseline models.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands the overall concept of the company, including brand, customer, product goals, and service aspects.
• Rotates through divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business.
• Accepts designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project.
• Engages with customers or clients and provides service and/or sales.
• Provides suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.
• Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Fundamental knowledge of computer programs, techniques, and concepts for the area of application.

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• A major in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math/Statistics, or other engineering/technical field is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, positive, personable, and ability to develop relationships.
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance may be required.