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Software Engineering Intern – Flight Software

CompanyHeart Aerospace
LocationTorrance
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will support the full lifecycle of flight software for the ES-30 aircraft, including developing requirements and writing embedded code. Additionally, you will build test infrastructure and collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure high-quality software performance.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$28 - $40
Company Size
76
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Heart Aerospace has a clear mission. We work to decarbonize and democratize air travel. We believe in electrification. Not only to bring down emissions and build a sustainable future, but to make flying accessible for the many, around the world. Electric planes are cheaper to operate and can unlock convenient and effective regional traveling, a market that today is restricted by the difficulty of making a sustainable profit. Our mission is about taking electrification to the skies, helping our customers build their businesses, and the traveling public to access an amazing and sustainable service.
About the Role

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)

 

 

Key Skills
RustPythonCC++Embedded systemsFlight softwareSoftware requirementsSimulation toolsFlight dynamicsFault-tolerant systemsHardware-in-the-loopSoftware-in-the-loopCI/CDSystem architectureSafety-critical designAerospace engineering
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