About the role#
This is a 12-week, full-time paid internship program for Summer 2027. You will join the Medium Unmanned Systems team in Lawrence, Kansas, to support the Jump 20 product line. This role provides hands-on experience with guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) systems, flight testing, and software development in an R&D environment.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the design and development of GN&C systems for current and future aircraft projects.
- Support system testing, including simulation environments like SIL/HIL, and prepare for flight tests.
- Help implement and test basic flight control algorithms under supervision.
- Participate in subsystem integration and data analysis.
- Support engineering documentation and report writing.
- Collaborate with engineering and test teams to troubleshoot and validate technical solutions.
- Learn and apply engineering processes and tools relevant to flight systems.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, with a preference for students at the junior level or above.
- Completed coursework in GN&C, flight dynamics, control systems, embedded systems, or robotics.
- Hands-on project or lab experience involving control systems or autonomous vehicles, such as drones or robotics.
- Familiarity with embedded programming, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, or flight software development.
- Basic proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar modeling tools is a plus.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. as a U.S. person under ITAR regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: Lawrence, Kansas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Travel: May require domestic travel up to 10-20%.
- Compensation: $31 per hour.
About AV
AV is a public company based in Arlington, Virginia, that specializes in defense and space manufacturing. The firm develops unmanned aircraft systems, ground robots, and software for autonomous platforms. It employs 3,034 people across multiple locations in the United States and Germany. The company focuses on integrated capabilities for modern defense missions.
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