Quality Engineering Intern

Worker Type

Supplemental

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. 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 offers internship opportunities across various teams and locations throughout the United States. Specific team, location, and program details will be discussed during the interview process.

Our team is looking to hire a Quality Engineering Intern, 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 your hands‑on knowledge and skills through multiple phases of our Quality Engineering/Manufacturing Development processes.

You will support Quality Engineering activities in your discipline using tools such as MS Office, Statistical Application (Minitab), Drawing Interpretation, Process Auditing, and Solid Works Inspection.

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.

• Assist Quality Engineers with investigations involving production and customer issues
• Use measuring equipment such as Calipers and Micrometers to measure products for dimensional analysis
• Participate in problem-solving sessions
• Receives detailed instructions on all work under close supervision
• Work with software tools in your area of expertise
• Participates in all aspects of the Quality inspections, investigations, and process audit program
• Receives detailed instructions on all work under close supervision
• Other duties as assigned

• 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 part‑time (40 hours/week) for 8‑12 weeks

• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point
• Basic knowledge of Solid Works solid modeling application a plus
• Possess a desire to build things; have a strong quality engineering aptitude; and thrive working in a team environment.
• General quality engineering fundamentals, problem solving, data analysis, drawing interpretation, and basic product and process evaluations
• Completed coursework relevant to major
• UAV or Robotics experience a plus
• Flight test or R/C experience a plus

• Ability to work in an office and R&D environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a…