Avidyne is a leading provider of avionics to general and business aviation, and consists of a team of aviation enthusiasts uniquely positioned to play a key role in the next generation of personal aviation. Electric, vertical take-off, autonomous, helicopters, airplanes, experimental, you name it, we are working on avionics to make it better.

About our Software Systems Engineering Internships

Our quest to make the safest aviation related products, coupled with the rigorous demands of FAA mandated processes, means you will learn what it means to document and test avionics software that is as close to error-free as possible. Our software systems consist of multiple processors, running numerous object-oriented applications on top of real-time operating systems.

You will work under the guidance of Senior & Principal Software Engineers in the documentation and testing of our Integrated Flight Displays (IFD’s), flight controls, and surveillance products.

Avidyne Software & Systems Engineering internships are paid, temporary positions with preference given to candidates local to central Florida or the Boston area. Our Summer 2024 internships are tentatively set for May 13th, 2024 through August 2nd, 2024.

Typical Software Systems Engineering Responsibilities include:

• Working with internal stakeholders to define and assess requirements for our next generation aviation products
• Working with partners, customers, and FAA partners to ensure that Avidyne systems meet the highest level of quality and safety
• Defining software protocols and interfaces between avionics systems
• Defining and capturing system features, functions, and UI design goals
• Evaluating system failure modes, reliability, and overall system safety
• Assisting with the refinement of Avidyne’s formal DO-178B/C software development lifecycle
• Authoring specifications, requirements, and test procedures for our aviation systems and software
• Authoring verification plans, procedures, and reports
• Developing tools and processes to aid in the development of Avidyne’s systems
• Evaluating technical standards and FAA guidance to shape system requirements, designs, and verification strategies
• Helping to ensure our products satisfy customer, regulatory, and internal requirements
• Coordinating with Avidyne’s Service and Manufacturing groups to capture design requirements
• Conducting software and system verification activities
• Analyzing 3rd party aviation products to guide integration strategies.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal and written communication (including technical documentation)
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, moving deadlines, evolving requirements, and changing focus
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic about solving problems
• Knowledge of a high-level programming language (e.g., C , Python)
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office suite of products.

Education & Experience:

• At least 2^nd year completed undergraduate in Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above

Other Desirable Experience:

• Avionics, aviation background or enthusiast
• Previous co-op or internships in a related field
• Experience with requirements gathering, requirements management systems and tools (e.g., DOORS), and/or testing techniques and tools (e.g., VectorCast)
• Knowledge of commercial avionics standards and processes such as DO-178C, DO-254, AC 23.1309-1E
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability with Atlassian tool suite (i.e., Jira, Crucible, Fisheye)
• Knowledge and familiarity with FAA, TSO, STC, ASTM, and/or TC processes
• Private pilot's license.