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2027 Flight Software Engineer Intern

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Internship💰 $42–$42🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop and test flight software algorithms, guidance, navigation & control (GNC) systems, and simulation models for autonomous unmanned systems and missiles.

Role type

Intern, Flight Software Engineer

Builds

Autonomous UAS and missile systems powered by Lattice OS

Domain

Defense technology, aerospace, autonomous systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Flight software development, GNC systems design, simulation modeling, data analysis from flight tests, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Control theory, analytical modeling, robotics competition experience, high-power rocketry, open-source autopilot software (ArduPilot/PX4), flight hardware integration (servos, IMUs, GNSS), embedded systems programming, electrical test equipment usage

Technologies

Python, MATLAB, ArduPilot, PX4, Raspberry Pi, Pixhawk, CubePilot, UART, CAN, I2C, SPI, SITL, HITL

Responsibilities

Design and develop flight software algorithms, GNC systems, or simulation models; Integrate and test software/hardware components in lab, ground, or flight tests; Analyze data from simulations and flight tests to inform system improvements; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address engineering challenges

Seniority

Intern

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