Systems Engineering Intern - Space Technologies

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.

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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. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, with a preference for students at the junior level or above.

Our program has been recognized by Yello and Way Up as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for multiple years.

Depending on the team and location, students who are willing to relocate for their internship may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend.

AV is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join our Space Technologies division for a full‑time summer internship. The intern will support the development of advanced space systems, including space electronics, flight‑control systems, sensors, electro‑optical systems, and laser communications technologies.

AV's highly selective internship program provides students with meaningful opportunities to contribute to real projects alongside experienced professionals. Interns gain hands‑on exposure to advanced aerospace technologies, build strong professional relationships, and develop practical technical and problem‑solving skills through close collaboration with AV team members. The program is also intended to develop future engineering talent and may provide opportunities for high‑performing interns to pursue future full‑time roles with AV.

In this role, the intern will gain practical experience supporting requirements analysis, system modeling, technical documentation, verification activities, and Systems Engineering process improvement. Assignments may include program support, documentation, data analysis, workflow automation, and other activities that support the Systems Engineering team.

• Support requirements analysis, organization, derivation, and traceability.
• Assist with system modeling and Model-Based Systems Engineering activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Assist with verification and validation planning and tracking.
• Support the refinement, documentation, and improvement of Systems Engineering processes.
• Use tools such as Cameo, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Python, and other engineering or process tools as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in technical reviews and, as opportunities arise, laboratory, integration, and test activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Optical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively…