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Poseidon Aerospace · 2 months ago

Avionics Engineering Intern, 2026

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026

Poseidon Aerospace is a company focused on advancing aviation technology. As an Avionics Engineering Intern, you will assist in the development of avionics systems for autonomous flight, working on navigation, control algorithms, and real-time decision-making while testing and validating designs.

Airlines/Aviation

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize autonomous flight systems, including sensor data flow, vehicle missions systems, power delivery, and data networks
Integrate software with onboard sensors, actuators, and avionics, enabling autonomous mission execution and real-time adaptation
Support the creation of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other design documentation
Contribute to system analysis for electrical loads, software performance, and vehicle reliability
Assist in developing a robust test framework for avionics systems
Implement best practices to ensure system reliability and performance in autonomous aircraft systems
Collaborate with aerospace engineers, avionics engineers, and field testing teams to ensure robust software integration and reliable flight operation
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize flight software both in simulation and during field tests

Qualification

Autonomous systems experienceElectrical circuits knowledgeCommunication protocols knowledgeAircraft sensors experienceSimulation tools experienceAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field from an accredited university
Basic understanding of electrical circuits and systems
Knowledge of standard communication protocols such as CAN, serial, I2C, UDP
Experience with aircraft sensors like GPS, IMUs, thermocouples, proximity sensors
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Previous internship or project experience in the aerospace industry
Familiarity with vehicle electrical systems
Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE or MATLAB/Simulink
Hands-on experience with electronics projects or lab work

Company

Poseidon Aerospace

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Poseidon Aerospace develops autonomous sea-based aircraft designed to transport cargo using ground effect flight.
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://www.poseidonaero.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$12.5M
Key Investors
Tamarack GlobalStarship Ventures
2025-11-05Seed· $11M
2023-11-02Pre Seed· $1.5M

Recent News

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Poseidon Aerospace Secures $11 Million in Seed Funding
2025-11-14
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