Flight Test Instrumental Intern
1 week ago
Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.
Flight Test Instrumentation Intern - Camarillo, CA
We are developing the most advanced flight control and automation technology in the world. The only way to finally prove and improve the technology is through continuous flight test. In this role, you will be developing, installing, and operating the instrumentation system used in all of our experimental flight tests. You will work with the other members of the flight test team to operate the flight test instrumentation to ensure accurate, successful test execution.
This internship is based in our Flight Test Headquarters in Camarillo airport. The Summer Intern Program will run for 12 weeks starting in May / June depending on your academic calendar.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with engineers to determine requirements for measurements for flight test data
- Specify required sensors based on the required measurements,
- Design the hardware and software integration of the sensors into the flight test aircraft
- Install, calibrate, and maintain the sensor suite onboard the flight test aircraft
- Work within MATLAB / SIMULINK to model various sensors and to analyze, and process flight test data
- Troubleshoot common hardware and software integration issues
- Partner with the GNC and Flight Test teams to execute ongoing test campaigns.
- Provide general support to flight test operations and other assigned engineering tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled in a university pursuing your Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related disciplines.
- Graduating between December 2026 & June 2027
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with working with and integrating sensors
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages for data analysis and scientific computing.
- Familiarity with AI/Machine Learning concepts and their application in engineering.
- Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, X-Plane, or similar).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience with aircraft and flying such as a pilot's license a plus
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
- Salary Range: $35-40 / Hour
- A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues
COME AS YOU ARE
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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