AV · 1 month ago
Summer 2026 System Test Engineering Intern
Simi Valley, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking a Summer 2026 System Test Engineering Intern to assist in the design, development, and implementation of testing methods for unmanned aircraft systems, while gaining hands-on experience in a professional engineering environment.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, development, deployment, troubleshooting, and upgrading of test equipment used for testing PCBAs, sub-systems, and AV systems during production
Support the design and development of C# / OOP software using the Visual Studio IDE
Assist in developing test software programs in C#
Collaborate with team members to develop test plans, gather requirements/specifications, and create test strategies
Analyze, process, and format test results following standard practices and procedures
Work toward meeting project deliverables and timelines in a fast-paced engineering environment
Support cross-functional teams across multiple engineering disciplines
Provide feedback to product design teams regarding design testability
Assist in developing test cases for power conversion devices, motor control systems, and avionics components from early design stages through final testing
Execute functional and performance tests on avionics power and propulsion components under supervision
Learn and apply professional engineering concepts and AV procedures to resolve routine issues
Work on problems of limited scope while receiving detailed instructions and mentorship
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
0–2 years of relevant academic or project experience in test development, lab environments, or manufacturing environments
Familiarity with writing bug reports and root-cause analysis (academic or project-based experience acceptable)
Exposure to Object-Oriented Programming (C# or LabVIEW experience a plus)
Basic understanding of debugging and troubleshooting processes
Ability to estimate cost or development time based on project requirements (coursework or project experience acceptable)
General knowledge of mechanical/electrical design principles, material properties, and test instrumentation
Basic understanding of writing and executing test specifications
Awareness of manual and automated testing methodologies across product development stages
Preferred
Interest or experience in Radio Frequency (RF), automation, production testing, or general test engineering
Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills
Ability to follow detailed instructions and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn
Commitment to teamwork and supporting shared goals
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.
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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