Quality Engineering Intern
- No experience required
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
Open in 1 location
AeroVironment (AV) posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the team, schedule and pay can differ between them.
California
2 openSimi Valley, CA, United States (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 2w ago
Simi Valley, CA, United States of America (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 1mo ago
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About the job
## Worker Type Supplemental ## Summer Internship Program Our paid Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry.
Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting-edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem-solving skills, and practical experience in a full-time work environment. This is a 12-week, onsite program intended for highly motivated and passionate students who are currently enrolled in college or are recent graduates.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, with a preference for students at the junior level or above. Our program has been recognized by Yello and WayUp as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for multiple years. Depending on the team and location, students who are willing to relocate for their internship may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend.
AV offers internship opportunities across various teams and locations throughout the United States. Specific team, location, and program details will be discussed during the interview process. ## Summary You’ll have real responsibilities that impact actual products and help pave the way on our development path.
You will work on projects and products that will launch AV into the future and provide your hands-on knowledge and skills through multiple phases of our Quality Engineering/Manufacturing Development processes. You will support Quality Engineering activities in your discipline using tools such as MS Office, Statistical Application (Minitab), Drawing Interpretation, Process Auditing, and SolidWorks Inspection.
If you thrive on innovation and challenge, our engineering internship will exceed your expectations.
You'll understand how your work fits into the whole and we'll give you the support you need to do the best work of your life. ## Position Responsibilities - Assist Quality Engineers with investigations involving production and customer issues - Use measuring equipment such as Calipers and Micrometers to measure products for dimensional analysis - Participate in problem-solving sessions - Receives detailed instructions on all work under close supervision - Work with software tools in your area of expertise - Participates in all aspects of the Quality inspections, investigations, and process audit program - Receives detailed instructions on all work under close supervision - Other duties as assigned ## Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) - U.S.
Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C.
1324b(a)(3) required. - Must be currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a technical or engineering major related to work assignment during the internship. - Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 out of a 4.0 GPA or equivalent - Must be available to work onsite full time (40 hours/week) for 8-12 weeks ## Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies - Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Basic knowledge of SolidWorks solid modeling application a plus - Possess a desire to build things; have a strong quality engineering aptitude; and thrive working in a team environment. - General quality engineering fundamentals, problem solving, data analysis, drawing interpretation, and basic product and process evaluations - Completed coursework relevant to major - UAV or Robotics experience a plus - Flight test or R/C experience a plus ## Physical Demands - Ability to work in an office and R&D environment (Constant) - Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) ## Clearance Level No Clearance ## The salary range for this role is AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ## ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).
In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.
A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits . We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply.
NO agencies please. ## AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology - we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.
From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do.
Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian - but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. ## If you're ready to build technology that matters - with speed, scale, and purpose - there’s no better place to do it than AV. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ## ITAR U.S. Citizen, U.S.
Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.
From AeroVironment (AV)'s job posting for Simi Valley, CA, United States, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About AeroVironment (AV)
AV's Space Technologies group in Albuquerque, the former BlueHalo space business: spacecraft avionics, attitude control and the BADGER satellite ground terminal.
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