Engineering Intern Navigation & Sensor Fusion

Join a high-impact engineering team at AEVEX Aerospace working at the intersection of robotics computer vision and resilient navigation. As a summer intern youll support real-world projects focused on enabling autonomous systems to navigate confidently in environments where GPS is degraded or denied. This internship offers hands-on experience across the full development cyclefrom sensor data collection and algorithm prototyping to hardware integration and live flight testing.

We are seeking a highly motivated engineering student to join our team for the summer. As an intern you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and development in robotics autonomous navigation and sensor fusion. You will contribute to real-world projects applying your skills in algorithm design machine learning and embedded systems to enhance autonomy in challenging conditions.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development and testing of software for sensor data acquisition and multi-sensor fusion (e.g. IMUs cameras GNSS LiDAR)
• Support integration of novel navigation hardware and software onto AEVEX platforms including embedded systems and edge devices
• Participate in test and evaluation campaigns including live flight tests at AEVEX test facilities
• Conduct data reduction and analysis during and after flight testing to validate system performance
• Prototype and validate computer vision or deep learning-based techniques for localization mapping and estimation
• Contribute to simulations and software testing using environments like ROS Gazebo or CARLA
• Collaborate with engineers in autonomy perception and embedded systems across defense and aerospace applications
• Perform other duties as required.

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 companys policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with navigation algorithms Kalman filtering or SLAM is a plus
• Exposure to embedded platforms (e.g. NVIDIA Jetson) or real-time sensor systems is highly valued
• Comfortable working with both software tools and physical hardware
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Education / Certifications

• Pursuing a B.S. M.S. or PhD in Computer Engineering Robotics Electrical/Aerospace Engineering Computer Science or related fields

Experience

• Hands-on experience with C Python and libraries like OpenCV ROS or PyTorch preferred.

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 Secret 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 companys 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.