AV, Software Engineering Intern - Hyper-RF Division - Application via WayUp

This role is with AV. WayUp is partnering with AV to hire top talent. Worker Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Description Summary At AV, we understand that a valuable internship should provide meaningful learning and real-world experience.

Our Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and scientists, gaining hands-on exposure to the technologies and challenges that drive our industry. Interns contribute directly to active projects, developing practical skills and building professional relationships in a collaborative environment as a valued member of the team. Our internship program is highly selective, ensuring that each intern receives personalized mentorship and opportunities to engage deeply with our engineering teams.

We’re seeking motivated students with an interest in electrical engineering and RF technologies to assist in developing and testing custom solutions for next-gen radar, phased array telemetry, radio, and perimeter intrusion detection systems. Responsibilities • Work with a team of engineers, scientists, and project managers. • Perform technology research, including trade studies and comparative analysis.

• Assist in design and testing of prototype and production systems using open-source, custom, and proprietary software packages. • Utilize configuration management tools to document and iterate upon software under development. • Conduct field testing and evaluation of components, systems, and products.

Requirements • Must be a high school graduate. • Must be a US Citizen. • Currently enrolled or recently completed post-secondary program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Willing and able to work on-site at the Germantown, MD AV office for the duration of the internship. • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. • Strong background and interest in one or more of: software development, embedded software development, software testing, data analysis.

Desired Skills We are looking to hire multiple interns to support a variety of projects, so experience in any of the following areas is desired: • Experience with frontend (e.g., React, JavaFX) and backend development and/or integration. • Familiarity with REST APIs and web frameworks. • Skills with DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and/or Docker.

• Competency in unit testing and debugging. • Familiarity with GitHub and/or GitLab. • Proficiency with object-oriented programming (e.g.

Java, JavaScript, C++, Python) with the ability to write clean, well-documented code. • Experience in software test design and integration. • Competency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel or MATLAB.

• Participation in extracurricular student engineering competitions. Physical Demands • Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant) • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant) Hourly Rate Range: $20 - $25 Clearance Level No Clearance ITAR Requirement: T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S.

person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S.

person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

See 22 CFR • 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

• Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits . We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.

Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed. What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S.

Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc.

is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR