Systems Engineering and Integration… at Odys Aviation · Long Beach

Summary: Odys Aviation is dedicated to building safe, sustainable aircraft to enhance travel efficiency. As a Systems Engineering and Integration Intern, you will support the development of an advanced aircraft system through requirements definition, hardware and software integration, and verification, while engaging with engineering teams to translate concepts into functional systems. Responsibilities: - Participate in defining aircraft use-cases, capabilities, missions and functions - Assist with organizing, managing, and maintaining aircraft, system, and mission requirements - Use engineering tools to capture and define the system architecture, system boundaries, and interfaces - Assist in defining, documenting, and implementing engineering processes for software change management, testing, and version control - Participate in aircraft software verification & validation activities - Support the integration and testing of a ground control station and software - Perform hands-on integration and testing of mission equipment (computers, radios, datalinks, cameras, and sensors) - Conduct lab & field tests, data collection and analysis Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor's or advanced degree program in Aerospace Engineering, EE/ME, Computer Science, or related field - Coursework in systems engineering is highly desired with basic understanding of engineering development processes - Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science as a core discipline - Interested in systems thinking and able to visualize, articulate, and understand the a system in its entirety, not just individual components - Enjoys being hands-on— integrating and testing real hardware & software - Able to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and ask good questions when needed - Strong curiosity, attention to detail, and desire to make a meaningful impact Preferred Qualifications: - Participation in organized student project teams (DBF, Formula SAE, Robotics/Mechatronics, AI/Autonomy) - Experience with the mechanical, electrical, and/or software integration of components - Coding skills (Python, C/C++) - Interest in system architecture, requirements, system safety, and engineering processes Required Skills: Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Integration Important Skills: Python, C/C++ Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity