Flight Simulation Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Reliable Robotics Corporation
Mountain View, CAFresher16m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 18:02 ET
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- PythonC++C
- Work
- On-site in Mountain View · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python35%C++32%C11%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Reliable Robotics Corporation is seeking a Flight Simulation Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. This role supports autonomous flight systems by working with a team of mission-driven engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build infrastructure for automated simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) software.
- Develop and assess physics-based models representative of aircraft dynamics (e.g., aerodynamics, ground reactions, actuator models).
- Develop flight test plans and conduct post-test data review.
- Develop tools for visualizing and analyzing simulation and flight data.
- Perform validation of simulation models against flight test data.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in an undergraduate program in aerospace engineering, software engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- A solid understanding of fundamentals: engineering math, numerical methods, and flight dynamics.
- Proficient in any of C/C++/Python.
- Interest in one or more of the following areas: modeling of physical systems, simulation, autonomy, GNC.
- Proactive and motivated to tackle hard problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program in aerospace engineering, or similar advanced degree.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Aircraft modeling and dynamics, aerodynamics, system identification, GNC.
Note: This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. Employment offers are contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to comply with U.S. export control laws.