Systems Engineering and Integration Intern
Systems Engineering and Integration Intern supports aircraft system development through requirements management, hardware/software integration, testing, and verification in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Ideal for students in Aerospace, EE/ME, or CS with systems thinking and hands-on interest.
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Participate in defining aircraft use-cases, capabilities, missions and functions
- Assist with organizing, managing, and maintaining aircraft, system, and mission requirements
- Use engineering tools to capture and define the system architecture, system boundaries, and interfaces
- Assist in defining, documenting, and implementing engineering processes for software change management, testing, and version control
- Participate in aircraft software verification & validation activities
- Support the integration and testing of a ground control station and software
- Perform hands-on integration and testing of mission equipment (computers, radios, datalinks, cameras, and sensors)
- Conduct lab & field tests, data collection and analysis
What We Are Looking For
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Aerospace Engineering, EE/ME, Computer Science, or related field
- Coursework in systems engineering is highly desired with basic understanding of engineering development processes
- Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science as a core discipline
- Interested in systems thinking and able to visualize, articulate, and understand the a system in its entirety, not just individual components
- Enjoys being hands-on— integrating and testing real hardware & software
- Able to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and ask good questions when needed
- Strong curiosity, attention to detail, and desire to make a meaningful impact
Nice To Have
- Participation in organized student project teams (DBF, Formula SAE, Robotics/Mechatronics, AI/Autonomy)
- Experience with the mechanical, electrical, and/or software integration of components
- Coding skills (Python, C/C++)
- Interest in system architecture, requirements, system safety, and engineering processes
Skills
Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Python, C/C++, Software Integration, Hardware Integration, Verification & Validation, Engineering Tools, Systems Architecture, Data Analysis
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