AV · 4 months ago
Summer 2026 Electrical Engineering Intern
10800 Gibson Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a Summer 2026 Electrical Engineering Intern to join their Test Equipment Engineering Team. The intern will contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and advanced robotics, gaining hands-on experience while working alongside experienced engineers.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, development, and troubleshooting of test equipment for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), subsystems, and full systems
Help develop and deploy test software to support hardware integration and validation
Support the maintenance and upgrade of test systems used during production
Participate in test plan creation, requirements documentation, and validation strategies
Assist in executing tests on power systems, avionics, and propulsion components (functional, performance, and environmental)
Learn and apply engineering best practices, processes, and documentation standards
Support hardware bring-up, test station calibration, and system verification
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineers
Perform other related duties as assigned to support ongoing engineering efforts
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Academic or personal project experience in one or more of the following: Power electronics, battery systems, or electric motors
Academic or personal project experience in one or more of the following: Embedded systems, FPGA, or RF systems
Academic or personal project experience in one or more of the following: Digital and analog circuit design
Familiarity with electrical protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, or LVDS
Basic programming knowledge in C, C++, or C#
Exposure to test equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team
Preferred
Hands-on experience with PCB testing, debugging, or electronics prototyping
Exposure to Visual Studio, Git, or hardware/software integration environments
Familiarity with version control and defect tracking tools
Experience with scripting or automation for test procedures (e.g., Python)
Passion for aerospace, robotics, or defense-related systems
Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn
Ability to manage time effectively and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
Founded in 1971
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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