Software Engineering Internship
The AEVEX Internship Program gives individuals who are early in their career the opportunity to gain valuable learning opportunities while discussing goals, evaluating performance and receiving regular feedback. This Engineering Intern will work alongside the Tactical Systems Engineering Team through a variety of disciplines to envision, design, and develop products and systems while developing and refining their technical skills.
A software engineering intern is part of the software development team that creates software solutions for AEVEX. This person applies engineering principles and knowledge of programming languages to build these software solutions. This is an internship for current college students.
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with other software developers, product owner/manager, and stakeholders to deliver creative and tailored custom solutions.
- Contribute to the software development process including requirements, design, implementation, test, debugging and deployment.
- Develop Embedded Linux, Windows PC and microcontroller software applications using C, C++, and occasionally other programming languages.
- Deploy and maintain software on Embedded Linux and Microsoft Windows PC based platforms.
- Expand the capabilities of our software products by developing new features and Integrating data from hardware such as GPS/GNSS, LiDAR and Accelerometers.
- Rapidly build and deploy moderately complex mobile applications leveraging Location Services, Maps, and other common Android/IOS libraries.
- Stay up to date with the latest design trends and best practices.
- Collaborate with manager to establish internship goals and steps on achieving those goals throughout duration of the program
- Collaborating with senior staff to design prototypes for new aircraft, aircraft components, ground control stations and support equipment
- Performing field tests, gather data and analysis, document results and generate reports
- Research solutions for new products components and recommend upgrades
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Standard Essential Functions
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications
- Ability to grow your professional skills and learn from challenges
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Results-oriented and end-goal focused
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Good social skills that enhance team dynamics
- Must have strong attention to detail and be a critical thinker. Not afraid to challenge convention
- Hands on programming experience in college projects, internships, or industry.
- Knowledge of Linux, Linux programming concepts.
- Knowledge of software development using Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code.
Education / Certifications
- Recent degree or current enrollment in an engineering program in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Software Development focused field
- Validated academic excellence (3.0 GPA and higher)
Experience
- No prior experience necessary
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
- Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.