Internships at AeroVironment, Inc.

Here, Every Summer is Extraordinary

You’ll work on projects and products that will launch AV into the future and provide you with hands-on knowledge and skills through multiple phases of our Engineering, Manufacturing Design and Development process.

Whether you’re part of a team designing a new uncrewed aircraft to be used for planetary surveillance, or testing and designing modifications for flight hardware/software systems, your AV internship will challenge you, stimulate you and provide you with real-world experience at one of America’s most innovative and creative tech companies.

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Tackle Real-world Challenges

AV brings the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a high-tech start-up to the resources and reputation of a company that’s been innovating for 50+ years. If you thrive on innovation and continuous improvement and want to work for a global leader, with an agile, collaborative environment where you tackle real-world challenges then an AV Internship is for you!

Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Drones & Data Analytics
High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites/Global Communications
Mars Exploration
Military Surveillance & Reconnaissance

Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Solar Aircraft
Software Systems & Sensors
Research & Design

Benefits & Activities

Compensation

• Internships at AV are paid
• 8-12 weeks in duration

Locations

Simi Valley, CA • Moorpark, CA • Lawrence, KS • Petaluma, CA •
San Diego, CA • Huntsville, AL •
Arlington, VA • Minneapolis, MN
• Melbourne, FL • Remote

Projects

Hands-on projects tailored to your interests and skillset.

Relocation & Paid Housing

Relocation and paid housing options are provided for positions that are required to work onsite at an AV location.

Cool Swag

Every intern receives a welcome package with cool AV swag.

Social Activities

Social activities with the other interns and Lunch & Learns with management.

Minimum Qualifications

Current enrollment in a college or university entering Sophomore year or above
Be able to work a full time 9/80 work week schedule during summer months
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), required per ITAR
Complete and clear background and drug screen

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“The best part about interning at AV was that I was able to contribute to real projects and see the impact of that work. The many opportunities to participate in flight tests and get hands on experience with hardware made the experience even better.”

Luke Roberson

“My internship at AV allowed me to interact with state-of-the-art technologies in robotics and unmanned aerial systems; I enjoyed the focus on development practices which blended in software integration with research, which has ultimately made me a better engineer”

Varun Giridhar

“I loved my internship at AV because I was able to apply a wide range of skills I learned in school while continuously learning from experts in the field. I always felt my input was listened to and that my team cared greatly about making the internship a good experience for me.”

Brigid Morrissey

“My internship experience was truly exceptional. I was able to participate in hands-on work that genuinely applied my educational background to a real-world setting. The support and guidance from my team and everyone I met made me feel like I was an integral part of the team and pushed me to explore new out-of-the-box solutions that I wouldn’t have thought possible. Overall, the experience has allowed me to develop as an engineer and an individual, boosting my confidence, creativity, and ingenuity.”

Cason Kerrick

"What I enjoyed through the AV intern program was the hands-on experience that I got every day. I wasn’t just confined to a desk or in a lab space, I had variety in the tasks I was working on. Additionally, I love that AV treats their interns like engineers and gives them important tasks to complete that are beneficial to the program!"

Paige Lottman

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