GNC & Flight Software Intern - Spring/Summer 2027
Core
Develop control systems and guidance algorithms for the Quarterhorse supersonic unmanned aircraft, supporting both remotely piloted and autonomous flight modes.
Role type
GNC & Flight Software Intern
Builds
Control systems for remotely piloted and autonomous supersonic unmanned aircraft
Domain
Defense aviation / Aerospace engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++, C, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, GNC/controls, dynamics, simulation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration
Responsibilities
Support development and implementation of flight software and guidance and control algorithms; Implement, integrate, and test control algorithms in simulation, embedded, and hardware-integrated environments; Assist with control law development, tuning, and validation for vehicle stability and performance; Develop software interfaces, messaging, and integrations between flight and mission subsystems; Analyze test data, troubleshoot system behavior, and support improvements to software and control performance; Collaborate across software, GNC, avionics, and vehicle engineering teams to validate integrated systems
