Software Engineering Intern – Flight Software

<p>Torrance, CA | Heart Aerospace</p> <p>At <strong>Heart Aerospace</strong>, we’re building the <strong>ES-30</strong>, a groundbreaking regional <strong>hybrid-electric airplane</strong> designed to carry 30 passengers with <strong>zero-emission capability up to 200 km</strong> and an extended hybrid range of <strong>400 km</strong>. Our goal: achieve <strong>type certification by the end of the decade</strong> and shape the future of sustainable aviation.</p> <p><strong><u>Your Mission</u></strong></p> <p>As a <strong>Flight Software Intern</strong>, you’ll support the full lifecycle of the software that powers the ES-30 aircraft. You will work closely with experienced engineers to:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and refine software requirements.</li> <li>Write high-quality, reliable embedded code.</li> <li>Build tests, test infrastructure, and simulation tools.</li> <li>Support documentation and verification processes.</li> <li>Collaborate across a multi-functional engineering teams.</li> <li>Contribute to the foundations of next-gen flight software, including:</li> <ul> <li>Aircraft control functions</li> <li>Simulation models and flight dynamics</li> <li>Fault-tolerant system behaviors</li> <li>Hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop test systems</li> </ul> </ul> <p>This internship is designed for students who want hands-on experience shaping the future of electric aviation while working alongside industry experts.</p> <p><strong><u>You’re a Great Fit If You Are:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Currently <strong>pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree</strong> in <strong>Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering</strong>, or a related field.</li> <li>Passionate about <strong>aviation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology</strong>.</li> <li>Writing code with an emphasis but not limited to <strong>Rust, Python, C, or C++.</strong></li> <li>A strong communicator with solid teamwork skills.</li> <li>Excited to learn how modern aircraft software is designed, tested, and certified.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Nice-to-Have Skills (Not Required!)</u></strong></p> <p>If you have any of these, that’s a bonus — but not expected for interns!</p> <ul> <li>Exposure to <strong>embedded systems</strong>, microcontrollers, or real-time operating systems.</li> <li>Project or internship experience with <strong>hardware-software integration</strong>, <strong>system level testing and CI/CD.</strong></li> <li>Familiarity with <strong>modeling or simulation tools</strong> (e.g., 6-DoF simulators, battery models).</li> <li>Interest in system architecture, safety-critical design, or fault-tolerant software.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Why Join Heart Aerospace?</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Be part of a mission-driven team revolutionizing aviation.</li> <li>Gain real-world experience building software for a <strong>certifiable aircraft.</strong></li> <li>Work with cutting-edge tools, simulations, and embedded platforms.</li> <li>Learn from engineers working on one of the most advanced electric aircraft programs in the world.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Compensation:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>This position rate is allocated to $40 - $44/hr.</li> </ul>