AMES - Software Engineer Intern

The 2026 ATSG Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-week initiative beginning on May 26th designed to provide college students with hands-on experience across ATSG and its subsidiary companies. While some positions may be listed under specific ATSG business units, all internships are part of our company-wide program, offering a unified experience that includes professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Interns will work within their assigned subsidiaries while benefiting from ATSG’s overarching structure, resources, and program events. With competitive pay and housing options available.

Description:

• The Software Engineering Co-Op supports aircraft flight data analysis initiatives to improve engineering insight and operational decision-making. Under the direction of an Engineer or Manager, the Co-Op will help collect, organize, and analyze flight and operational datasets to identify trends, performance indicators, and potential anomalies.
• This role also supports continuous improvement efforts through the development of software-based tools such as dashboards, automated reports, and workflow automations that reduce manual effort and improve data visibility and quality.
• The Co-Op may contribute to AI-enabled process improvements by assisting with prototype development, data preparation, model evaluation, and internal tools that improve access to engineering information and accelerate analysis.
  
  
  

Required Job Skills:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Associate’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience with coding languages such as Python and VBA.
• Familiarity with developer tools such as GitHub and an IDE (for example, PyCharm)
• Fundamental understanding of software development concepts (data structures, debugging, version control, and basic testing practices)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to document work clearly for repeatable use
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, accept coaching and feedback, and manage assigned tasks to completion
  
  
  

Preferred Job Skills:

• Experience building process improvement tools (automation scripts, dashboards, small apps, API integrations, or Excel/VBA tools)
• Experience working with datasets (cleaning, transforming, validating, and summarizing data); familiarity with SQL
• Familiarity with Python data/analytics libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
• Exposure to flight or operational data analysis (time series, trend analysis, anomaly detection, KPI development)
• Exposure to AI/ML or retrieval-based solutions (model evaluation, embeddings, vector databases, RAG-style prototypes)
• Familiarity with reporting/visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and preference for aviation-related experience or technical documentation experience
• Prefer prior experience working with aircraft or aircraft components.
• Prefer prior experience creating engineering drawings.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional work in adverse weather
• Stand, sit or work at a computer for long periods of time
• Climb stairs and ladders as needed
• Ability to stoop, bend, and crawl as required
• Wear PPE and hearing protection as required
• Occasional lifting of various weights up to 50 lbs.
  
  
  

Additional Information

• Location: Wilmington, OH
• Duration: May 26th – July 31st, 2026
• Housing: Available for eligible interns
  
  
  

Important Candidate Information

All internship candidates must be at least 18 years of age and will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.