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GNC & Flight Software Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

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Atlanta, GA$25/hr - $33/hrInternPosted 1mo ago

About the role

GNC & Flight Software Engineering Intern to support development, implementation, and testing of flight software and guidance, navigation, and control systems for uncrewed high-speed aircraft. Combines software and GNC/controls exposure with hands-on hardware/integration work.

Responsibilities

  • Support the 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

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Background in either software development with exposure to GNC/controls, or GNC/controls with experience implementing software
  • Experience with C++, C, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar programming and engineering tools
  • Familiarity with controls, dynamics, simulation, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration
  • Hands-on experience through internships, coursework, research, or technical projects
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles
  • Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • GPA of 3.0 or above

Skills

Required:Flight software developmentC++, C, PythonMATLAB/SimulinkGNC/controlsCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Embedded systems

Benefits

  • Time Off: 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off
  • Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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