Flight Systems Engineering Intern - Summer… at Heart Aerospace · Los…

Summary: Heart Aerospace is developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane, and they are seeking extraordinary students to join their Flight Systems team. As an intern, you will support the integration, verification, and validation of avionics, propulsion, and aircraft control systems for the ES-30 program. Responsibilities: - Assist in the integration of avionics, propulsion, and flight control systems into the aircraft platform - Hands-on hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and lab bench integration testing - Contribute to troubleshooting, data analysis, and root cause investigations of integration issues - Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to debug and verify system-level functionality Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline - Strong extracurricular experience such as Formula SAE, Rocketry, CubeSat, AIAA Design/Build/Fly, UAV teams, or equivalent hands-on projects - Programming skills (e.g., Python, Rust, C/C++ or other) - Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills - Available to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February or March 2026 Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with system integration testing, HIL/SIL test environments, or lab bench instrumentation - Passion for aviation, electrification, and sustainable technologies Required Skills: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Programming, Python, Rust, C/C++, System integration testing, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, Software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing, Lab bench instrumentation Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: A chance to contribute to the world’s first regional electric aircraft., Hands-on experience in flight systems integration and aerospace engineering., Mentorship from experienced engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment., A workplace where your extracurricular experience is valued and applied to real-world engineering challenges.