GNC Controls Intern
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.
What You’ll Do:
- Work closely with the Guidance Navigation and Control team to support the development, testing, and implementation of GNC systems into Archer aircraft.
- Engage actively in problem-solving efforts, offering innovative solutions and troubleshooting issues as they come up.
- Research key engineering topics, analyze data, and present insights to inform project decisions
What You Need:
- Currently enrolled in a degree program related to engineering, computer science or a related field at an accredited university, preferably a Senior or a graduate student
- Course work in physics, flight dynamics, aerodynamics, optimization, feedback controls, and/or linear algebra
- Strong academic performance in relevant coursework
- Comfortable with MATLAB and/or Simulink
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment
- Results focused
- Able to commit to a 10 week internship
Summer 2026 Internship Program Details:
- This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. Program dates are:
- May 26, 2026 - July 31, 2026
- June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026
- *We will not be able to accommodate interns outside of these two program dates.
- This role will be based at Archer in San Jose, CA
- Relocation and housing will not be provided.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.