About the role#
As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will participate in the full lifecycle of quality inspections, investigations, and process audits. You will work on projects that impact our products and gain hands-on experience with our engineering and manufacturing development processes. This role provides an immersive experience where you will contribute to meaningful work under the guidance of our team.
What you'll do#
- Assist Quality Engineers with investigations into production and customer issues.
- Perform dimensional analysis on products using measuring equipment like calipers and micrometers.
- Participate in team problem-solving sessions.
- Use software tools relevant to your area of expertise.
- Support quality inspections and process audit programs.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
- A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong quality engineering aptitude and a desire to build things.
- Knowledge of quality engineering fundamentals, data analysis, drawing interpretation, and process evaluations.
- U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or asylee/refugee status.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks, UAV/robotics, or flight test/RC experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Simi Valley, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week) for 8 to 12 weeks.
- Modality: On-site.
About AV
AV is a public company based in Arlington, Virginia, that specializes in defense and space manufacturing. The firm develops unmanned aircraft systems, ground robots, and software for autonomous platforms. It employs 3,034 people across multiple locations in the United States and Germany. The company focuses on integrated capabilities for modern defense missions.
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