Software Engineering Intern – Flight Software at Heart Aerospace

Torrance, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

44.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development, Embedded Systems, Simulation Tools, Testing, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Rust, Python, C, C++, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Fault-Tolerant Systems, Hybrid-Electric Aircraft, System Architecture

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Torrance, CA | Heart Aerospace 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. Compensation: This position rate is allocated to $40 - $44/hr.

Responsibilities

As a Flight Software Intern, you will support the full lifecycle of the software for the ES-30 aircraft, including developing software requirements and writing embedded code. You will also build tests and collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams.