Summer 2026 Quality Engineering Intern

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 Receive detailed instructions on all work under close supervision Work with software tools in your area of expertise Participate in all aspects of the Quality inspections, investigations, and process audit program Receive 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) 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 the internship assignment Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 out of a 4.0 GPA or equivalent Must be available to work part‑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) Salary Range $0 - $0 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). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR or be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. U.S. Citizenship required. 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC