Systems Engineering and Integration Intern

Odys Aviation

Long Beach, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Aircraft Maintenance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Manufacturing, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electricity, Field Trials, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hardware-Software Integration, Integration Testing, Laboratory Testing, Logistics, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Organizational Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, Robotics, Safety Engineering, Safety Process, Safety Training, Software Engineering, Software Validation, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Testing, United States Navy (USN), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Use Cases, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Long Beach, CA
POSTED
2 days ago

About OdysOur mission at Odys is simple - we build safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors. Our flagship aircraft Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle by using city helipads and local airports to connect cities less than 1,000 miles apart (approx 40% of flights). And on average cut CO2 by 76% on tens of billions of flight miles globally.To get there, we start with our UAV called Laila for commercial logistics, medical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and defense missions. We're deploying aircraft with launch partners Fiji Airways, Honeywell, Aramex, US Navy beginning in 2026 and already have firm orders for aircraft under contract.We're a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace that focus on fast iterations loops completed transition flight faster than our peers combined with mastery of the aircraft certification process. Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production, and electrified transportation vehicles that magnetically levitate, that roll, that fly. Together, we've been learning, developing, building, testing, and preparing for this challenge our entire lives.About the RoleAre you motivated by solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to the development of an advanced aircraft system? If you are energized by both big-picture thinking and hands-on execution, this role offers the opportunity to support the definition, architecture, integration, and test of a novel aircraft.As a Systems Engineering and Integration Intern, you will work across disciplines to support system development activities, including requirements definition, hardware and software integration, and verification. You will engage directly with engineering teams to help translate concepts into functional systems and see your contributions validated through tests.This role is well suited for individuals who are curious, detail-oriented, and eager to gain experience in a fast-paced engineering environment.What You'll DoParticipate in defining aircraft use-cases, capabilities, missions and functionsAssist with organizing, managing, and maintaining aircraft, system, and mission requirementsUse engineering tools to capture and define the system architecture, system boundaries, and interfacesAssist in defining, documenting, and implementing engineering processes for software change management, testing, and version controlParticipate in aircraft software verification & validation activitiesSupport the integration and testing of a ground control station and softwarePerform hands-on integration and testing of mission equipment (computers, radios, datalinks, cameras, and sensors)Conduct lab & field tests, data collection and analysisWhat We Are Looking ForCurrently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor's or advanced degree program in Aerospace Engineering, EE/ME, Computer Science, or related fieldCoursework in systems engineering is highly desired with basic understanding of engineering development processesAerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science as a core disciplineInterested in systems thinking and able to visualize, articulate, and understand the a system in its entirety, not just individual componentsEnjoys being hands‑on— integrating and testing real hardware & softwareAble to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and ask good questions when neededStrong curiosity, attention to detail, and desire to make a meaningful impactNice To HaveParticipation in organized student project teams (DBF, Formula SAE, Robotics/Mechatronics, AI/Autonomy)Experience with the mechanical, electrical, and/or software integration of componentsCoding skills (Python, C/C++)Interest in system architecture, requirements, system safety, and engineering processes#J-18808-Ljbffr

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