Internship, Flight Test Engineer (Summer 2027)

Responsibilities

• Support the flight test team in a range of technical and administrative roles, including flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs and post-flight analysis
• Design components for the flight testing operation
• Fabricate components using in-house and outsourced manufacturing including 3D printing, machine shop and CNC routering
• Complete and finalize bill of materials of hardware-in-loop assemblies
• Create documentation and signage for service procedures hardware-in-loop assemblies
• Support service of hardware-in-loop assemblies to ensure hardware meets configuration standards
• Participate and support experimental flight testing as a crew member

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program from an accredited university
• Demonstrated project experience in your area of focus
• Interest in eVTOL industry and personal flight
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Able to work onsite in Palo Alto, CA

Attributes aligned with Core Values

• Safety Above All: Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily work, identifying and mitigating risks, encouraging open dialogue about safety concerns, and continuously improving practices and protocols.
• Customer Focus: Puts customers at the center of every action by understanding their challenges, delivering meaningful value, and supporting their success.
• Work Better Together: Seeks and values diverse perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication and commitment to shared decisions.
• Be the Pilot: Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes.
• Embrace the Unknown: Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical approaches to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
• Respect for People: Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support by balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.