Summer 2027 Autonomy & Robotics Engineering Intern

Job overview

The Summer 2027 Autonomy & Robotics Engineering Intern role is a 12-week onsite internship. The listing identifies Simi Valley, CA, while the posting describes opportunities across multiple U.S. locations and says specific team and location details will be discussed during interviews. Compensation is not specified. The internship supports AeroVironment’s development of autonomous systems for unmanned aerial systems and other advanced platforms. Working with engineers in a collaborative research and development environment, the intern assists with autonomy algorithms, simulation, and integration on real hardware. The work contributes to autonomous behaviors, machine perception, and robotic control through testing, data collection, code reviews, and technical documentation.

What you'll do

• Assist with design, implementation, and testing of computer vision, guidance, navigation and control, state estimation, autonomous behavior, path planning, and coordination algorithms
• support autonomy software development and debugging on simulation platforms and hardware
• collaborate on testing and data collection
• participate in code reviews and integration
• document and present findings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

autonomy & robotics engineering intern

summer 2027

computer vision

robotics

unmanned aerial systems

c/c++

python

matlab

simulation

simi valley ca

aerovironment

12-week onsite program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes company benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

The 12-week onsite program offers hands-on work with autonomy software and real hardware; relocation and housing reimbursement may be available depending on team and location.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.