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MDR Software Engineering Intern

Mission Driven Research
Huntsville, AL Intern
POSTED ON 2/12/2025 CLOSED ON 2/16/2025

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Position: Software Engineering Intern

Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Duration: Summer 2025
Hours: Full-time, 20-40 hours per week (40 hours preferred)
Compensation: $15-$20 per hour

Job Description:
Mission Driven Research (MDR) is looking for a talented and motivated college student interested in working as an intern to join us for a hands-on summer internship. As an intern, you will contribute to cutting-edge projects, including tethered uncrewed autonomous systems (UAS), autonomous search and rescue, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft autopilot design, and more. This is a unique opportunity to apply your software engineering skills to solve real-world challenges in an innovative and fast-paced environment.


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the development and testing of software solutions for UAS projects.
  • Collaborate with our engineering team to support autonomous systems, including autopilot integration, control systems, and machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI) applications.
  • Participate in designing and implementing software for simulation, data analysis, and autonomous navigation.
  • Demonstrate strong coding skills and work across multiple programming languages and IDEs as needed.
  • Engage in hands-on prototyping, debugging, and testing of systems.
  • Make technical presentations to the MDR team, sharing progress and insights.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

  • Current enrollment in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree program, with at least two years of coursework completed.
  • Strong coding background, with experience in Python and proficiency in multiple programming languages.
  • Experience or interest in UAS, autopilot software, or ML/AI technologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges.


Application Details:
Internship selections will be made around March 17th.
Applicants must be available to work in-person in Huntsville for the duration of the internship.


Our Commitment:
At MDR, we are committed to providing an exceptional engineering experience for our interns. We foster an environment that is professional, teachable, and inclusive, valuing each intern's contribution to our groundbreaking projects.



Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email (hr@missiondrivenresearch.com) or by phone by calling (256) 299-9288. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.



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