GNC Controls Intern

GNC Controls Intern San Jose, California, United States Apply Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.  What You’ll Do: Work closely with the Guidance Navigation and Control team to support the development, testing, and implementation of GNC systems into Archer aircraft.   Engage actively in problem-solving efforts, offering innovative solutions and troubleshooting issues as they come up. Research key engineering topics, analyze data, and present insights to inform project decisions What You Need: Currently enrolled in a degree program related to engineering, computer science or a related field at an accredited university, preferably a Senior or a graduate student Course work in physics, flight dynamics, aerodynamics, optimization, feedback controls, and/or linear algebra Strong academic performance in relevant coursework Comfortable with MATLAB and/or Simulink Strong attention to detail and accuracy Effective communication and teamwork abilities Self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment  Results focused