Summer 2027 Engineering Internship, Software/GNC

About the Role

This is a paid, in-person, 12-week internship for Summer 2027.

Potential Areas of Focus

• Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC): Guidance algorithms, state estimation, trajectory planning, feedback control, and autonomy for unmanned platforms.
• Flight & Autonomy Software: Real-time software, flight control systems, autonomy stacks, and algorithms for next-generation vehicles.
• Embedded Software: Low-level firmware, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and real-time systems running on embedded platforms.
• Simulation & Modeling: High-fidelity simulations, digital twins, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and tools for developing and validating autonomous systems.
• Perception & Sensor Fusion: Processing data from cameras, IMUs, GPS, radar, and other sensors to enable reliable navigation and situational awareness.
• Testing & Validation: Software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, automated testing, flight testing, and analyzing system performance under demanding conditions.
• Systems Integration: Integrating software across flight computers, embedded hardware, sensors, actuators, and autonomous platforms.
• Engineering Tools & Infrastructure: Developer tools, simulation infrastructure, data pipelines, telemetry, CI/CD, and software that accelerates engineering velocity.

What We're Looking For

• Enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in software engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Intellectual curiosity and the drive to own problems end-to-end.
• Genuine interest in defense technology, national security, or the future of autonomous systems.
• Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in one of our offices during summer 2027.
• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $30—$55 USD (base salary)
• Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers.
• Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

ITAR Requirements

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.