Flight Test Instrumentation Intern

Odys Aviation • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Flight Test Instrumentation Intern is a hands-on role for a passionate and driven intern to contribute to a high cadence flight test program. This role involves designing, programming, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation in prototype aircraft and ground control stations. A nothing-will-stop-me attitude is a must, you will be relied upon for the flight test program to be successful. You will learn from and be supported by one of the best engineering teams in the business. Previous experience with flight test activities is desirable.

Requirements

• Previous experimental flight test experience, preferably eVTOL or UAS-related
• Experience implementing sensor stacks with known flight control architectures, both hardware and software integration
• Excellent computer skills – proficiency with day-to-day applications as well as data analysis experience using Matlab and Python
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team, work extended hours, and travel as required.
• Travel Requirements: This position will involve at least 75% travel to different flight test site locations. This travel will be most commonly to Buttonwillow, CA with the rest of the flight test team.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in motorsports and/or electric vehicles (AIAA Design, Build, Fly; Formula SAE, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Install, program, test and support aircraft flight test instrumentation systems to meet requirements
• Build and maintain a fly-by-wire aircraft according to Odys standards using shop and calibrated tooling
• Build and install: Harness assemblies, Strain Gauges, DAQ systems, accelerometers, data aggregators, and other sensor parameters
• Maintain good recordkeeping of all work performed
• Assume any duties delegated

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed