We are currently seeking a** Systems Engineering – Architecture & Requirements Management Intern (SE-ARM) **to join our summer internship program.

++About Us++

AeroVironment is an engineering innovator and that means we look for people with a broad background of technical skills and the desire to tackle real-world challenges. 

Whether you’re part of a team designing a new unmanned aircraft to be used for planetary surveillance, or testing and designing modifications for flight hardware/software systems your AeroVironment internship will challenge you, stimulate you and provide you with real-world experience at one of America’s most innovative and creative tech companies.

++What You’ll Do++

You’ll have real responsibilities that impact actual products and help pave the way on our development path. You will work on projects and products that will launch AV into the future and provide you hands-on knowledge and skills through multiple phases of our Engineering/Manufacturing Design and Development process.

You will have the opportunity to interact with focused design teams, which will require you to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering, computer science, and mathematical disciplines.  You’ll be able to see various stages of development including requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, validation, and verification testing.

If you thrive on innovation and challenge, our engineering internship will exceed your expectations. You'll understand how your work fits into the whole and we'll give you the support you need to do the best work of your life.

++Qualifications++

• **U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or **_asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required._
• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a technical or engineering major related to work assignment during the internship.
• Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 out of a 4.0 GPA or equivalent
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for 8-12 weeks during the Summer

++What you’ll need to succeed:++

• Possess a desire to build things; have a strong engineering aptitude; and thrive working in a team environment. 
• General engineering fundamentals, mathematics, and computer science
• Familiarity with C/C++ and Matlab required
• Basic Matlab skills and familiarity with office software and computer based productivity tools
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will be interested in creating Architectures using Model Based Engineering tools
• Relevant internship experience a plus
• UAV or Robotics experience a plus
• Flight test or R/C experience a plus

AV offers the ultimate hands-on intern experience that will help prepare you for your future. We provide relocation and housing for students out of state and have a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.  A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) is a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems. Building on 50 years of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, network connectivity, high altitude pseudo-satellites, and unmanned ground vehicles.