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Flight Software Research Intern

CompanyMclaurin Aerospace
LocationKnoxville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 15, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support analysis tasks on flight software development for a research launch vehicle program. Regular coordination with a mentor will help align the intern's tasks with their academic goals.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
72
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The agile and innovative team of Mclaurin Aerospace specializes in end-to-end multiphysics analysis and design for emerging aerospace systems using state-of-the-art numerical methods. Core capabilities include computational fluid dynamics, flight mechanics, and guidance, navigation, and control. Founded in 1997, CRM Solutions, Inc. (Mclaurin Aerospace) is a HUBZone-qualified, woman-owned small business with program experience spanning the full breadth of America's defense and space exploration portfolio.
About the Role

Mclaurin Aerospace is seeking qualified US citizen students to fill part-time internship positions supporting analysis tasks on cutting-edge problems supporting flight software development for a research launch vehicle program. The ideal candidate is a self-starting, motivated, aspiring scientist with exceptional organizational skills. Candidates having experience with embedded hardware and software development (C/C++), operating systems (Linux/BSD), socket programming, signal processing, and/or advanced networking are highly desirable.

Our company is research-driven and leverages advanced technology initiatives that further human presence in space, improve national security, and enhance global stability. Part time staff are able to apply their skills to solve real problems of significance while working directly with mentors.

Responsibilities

Student positions require a minimum commitment of 40 hours per month. Certain opportunities may require additional commitments, but schedules are designed to accommodate and support the needs of the student's academic program. Regular coordination between a mentor and the student facilitates alignment of the student's task area(s) with his or her academic goals.

Qualifications

Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply, although undergraduate candidates should have completed at least 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework. This position is located at the Mclaurin Aerospace research facility in downtown Knoxville, TN near the campus of the University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

Mclaurin is a HUBZone-qualified federal contractor. This position is open to US citizen students residing in HUBZone qualified areas only. For more information on HUBZone qualification, see https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map.

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Key Skills
Embedded HardwareEmbedded Software DevelopmentC/C++Operating SystemsLinuxBSDSocket ProgrammingSignal ProcessingAdvanced NetworkingOrganizational Skills
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchTechnology