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Software Engineering Intern – Flight Software

Heart Aerospace
Los Angeles, CA Intern
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
At Heart Aerospace, we're building the ES-30, a groundbreaking regional hybrid-electric airplane designed to carry 30 passengers with zero-emission capability up to 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Our goal: achieve type certification by the end of the decade and shape the future of sustainable aviation.

Your Mission

As a Flight Software Intern, you'll support the full lifecycle of the software that powers the ES-30 aircraft. You will work closely with experienced engineers to:

  • Develop and refine software requirements.
  • Write high-quality, reliable embedded code.
  • Build tests, test infrastructure, and simulation tools.
  • Support documentation and verification processes.
  • Collaborate across a multi-functional engineering teams.
  • Contribute to the foundations of next-gen flight software, including:
    • Aircraft control functions
    • Simulation models and flight dynamics
    • Fault-tolerant system behaviors
    • Hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop test systems
This internship is designed for students who want hands-on experience shaping the future of electric aviation while working alongside industry experts.

You're a Great Fit If You Are:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • Passionate about aviation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.
  • Writing code with an emphasis but not limited to Rust, Python, C, or C .
  • A strong communicator with solid teamwork skills.
  • Excited to learn how modern aircraft software is designed, tested, and certified.

Nice-to-Have Skills (Not Required)

If you have any of these, that's a bonus — but not expected for interns!

  • Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or real-time operating systems.
  • Project or internship experience with hardware-software integration, system level testing and CI/CD.
  • Familiarity with modeling or simulation tools (e.g., 6-DoF simulators, battery models).
  • Interest in system architecture, safety-critical design, or fault-tolerant software.

Why Join Heart Aerospace?

  • Be part of a mission-driven team revolutionizing aviation.
  • Gain real-world experience building software for a certifiable aircraft.
  • Work with cutting-edge tools, simulations, and embedded platforms.
  • Learn from engineers working on one of the most advanced electric aircraft programs in the world.

Pay Range:

$28/HR-$40/HR (USD)

Salary : $28 - $40

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