Worker Type
Supplemental
Job Description
Summer Internship Program
Our paid Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting-edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem-solving skills, and practical experience in a full-time work environment.
This is a 12-week, onsite program intended for highly motivated and passionate students who are currently enrolled in college or are recent graduates.
What you'd do
- Assist in the design and development of airframe structures and aeromechanical components for UAV systems
- Create and modify 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks
- Support basic mechanical analysis (kinematics, thermodynamics, stress, etc.) with guidance from senior engineers
- Participate in prototype fabrication, 3D printing, and lab testing
- Help create and revise engineering drawings, bills of materials, and documentation in compliance with industry standards
- Contribute to technical presentations and informal design reviews
- Learn about engineering trade-offs, material selection, and integration with multi-disciplinary systems
- Support design improvements and troubleshooting efforts on current programs
- Perform other duties as assigned to support engineering and development goals
- Ability to work in an office and light manufacturing environment (Constant)
What they want
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
- Exposure to CAD tools such as SolidWorks for 3D modeling and assembly design
- Foundational understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials
- Interest in air vehicles, robotics, or electromechanical systems
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and contribute to team efforts
About AeroVironment
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.
- Starts
- 2026-09-21