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Position DescriptionBattery Engineering Intern (Summer 2020)Location Moorpark, CAEmployment type Intern/SupplementalID 786We are currently seeking Battery Engineering Intern to join our Summer 2020 internship program.We’re an engineering innovator and that means we look for people with a broad background of technical skills and the desire to tackle real-world challenges. To qualify, you must be starting your Junior year or higher in one of our preferred majors; possess a desire to build things; have a strong engineering aptitude, and thrive working in a team environment.What You’ll DoYou’ll have real responsibilities that impact actual products and help pave the way on our development path. Whether you’re part of a team designing a new unmanned aircraft to be used for planetary surveillance, or working to test and verify design modifications to flight hardware/software systems, or helping to resolve flight behavior issues on a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle your AeroVironment internship will challenge you, stimulate you and provide you with real-world experience at one of America’s most innovative and creative tech companies.You’ll use your hands-on knowledge and skills to participate in multiple phases of our Engineering/Manufacturing Design & Development process. You will support engineering and design activities in your discipline using tools such as battery cyclers, power electronics equipment, MATLAB, 3-D Printers, Solidworks, Altium, Ansys.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.Qualifications
Currently enrolled Junior, Senior or Grad Student pursuing a degree in Engineering or Chemistry, with a focus on battery test or battery pack design.
This position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) due to ITAR.
Here’s what you’ll need to succeed:
Hands-on with battery technology a must
General engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, material properties
Completed coursework relevant to major
Flight test, R/C, UAV, or robotics experience a plus
Hand-on experience with relevant tools
Familiarity with structured development techniques
Experience with software tools in your area of expertise
Interview/Hiring Process:Candidates who are identified for the next step in the selection process will be contacted by a recruiter and scheduled for a phone interview with a hiring manager.Hiring managers will make decisions and offers will be extended between December 2019 and January 2020.AV offers the ultimate hands-on intern experience that will help prepare you for your future. We also provide relocation and housing for students out of state and have a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).ITAR Requirement:This position requires the use of information which is subject to compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Applicants cannot be hired until they are qualified to have such access. Some positions due to contracts will require current U.S. Citizenship.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: .We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.Who We AreBased in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.What We DoBuilding on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.
