Enigma Aerospace
Flight Controls Software Engineer Internship
Enigma Aerospace - Burlington, Massachusetts, us, 01805
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Enigma Aerospace is seeking a
Flight Controls Software Intern
to support the development of our autonomous and unmanned, heavy-lift, long-range cargo UAS. This is an opportunity to join a fast-moving, venture-backed aerospace startup and contribute to real-world flight control and autonomy challenges in aviation. You will work closely with our engineering leadership team and design partners to develop, simulate, test, and document flight control systems & simulators for our UAS system.
This internship is ideal for candidates passionate about aviation, autonomy, and control systems - and who thrive in a startup environment where learning is fast-paced and hands-on.
Responsibilities
•Configure, modify, and develop both autonomous fixed wing aircraft flight control algorithms and simulation systems
•Contribute to aircraft dynamics modeling and simulation tool development
•Perform simulations, analyze results, and generate reports on flight control and mission performance of our unique UAS
•Perform and support flight testing operations and execution
•Analyze and document flight testing results to improve system performance
•Collaborate across engineering teams to support integration of flight control software with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments
•Embody a proactive and optimistic approach, bringing a can-do attitude to the workplace every day, fostering a positive and dynamic work environment
Desired Qualifications
•Pursuing a BS, MS or higher degree in a relevant engineering field
•Prior technical experience in fixed wing UAS, aerospace commercial, and/or DOD industries
•Project work or hands-on experience in firmware, flight control software, flight dynamics, or control theory to fixed wing aircraft or UAS (not multirotor)
•Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C/C++
•Familiarity with ROS, PX4, QGroundControl, ArduPilot, or similar open-source autopilot systems as applied to fixed wing UAS
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Must be eligible to work in the US
Great to have Qualifications and Skills
•Pursing a MS or higher degree in relevant engineering field
•Experience with real-time systems and SIL/HIL testing environments
•Hands-on experience designing, testing, and flying fixed wing UAS or RC aircraft
•Familiarity with GIT or similar repository system
•Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Notion or other collaborative development tools
•Experience with CAD software
•You are an ambitious and self-motivated individual who eagerly approaches ambiguity as the next challenge and is committed to delivering a high-quality work product
•You are a highly detail-oriented with a track record of sound judgement
•You are an avid aviation enthusiast with piloting, military, or flight experience
Work Location
Enigma's headquarters is currently located in Burlington, MA. This position is primarily on-site.
About Enigma Aerospace
Enigma Aerospace is building the next-generation autonomous air cargo solution for military and commercial markets. By combining a novel fixed-wing aircraft design with advanced mission and flight autonomy software, Enigma enables runway-independent resupply in vast, contested theaters and dramatically reduces the cost of commercial cargo delivery.
Headquartered in Burlington, MA, Enigma is a venture-backed company founded by UAS and logistics experts, including a U.S. Air Force veteran. The founding team brings experience from leading organizations such as American Robotics, Airobotics, Exponent, the United States Air Force, Parsons, DIU, and Apple.
Flight Controls Software Intern
to support the development of our autonomous and unmanned, heavy-lift, long-range cargo UAS. This is an opportunity to join a fast-moving, venture-backed aerospace startup and contribute to real-world flight control and autonomy challenges in aviation. You will work closely with our engineering leadership team and design partners to develop, simulate, test, and document flight control systems & simulators for our UAS system.
This internship is ideal for candidates passionate about aviation, autonomy, and control systems - and who thrive in a startup environment where learning is fast-paced and hands-on.
Responsibilities
•Configure, modify, and develop both autonomous fixed wing aircraft flight control algorithms and simulation systems
•Contribute to aircraft dynamics modeling and simulation tool development
•Perform simulations, analyze results, and generate reports on flight control and mission performance of our unique UAS
•Perform and support flight testing operations and execution
•Analyze and document flight testing results to improve system performance
•Collaborate across engineering teams to support integration of flight control software with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments
•Embody a proactive and optimistic approach, bringing a can-do attitude to the workplace every day, fostering a positive and dynamic work environment
Desired Qualifications
•Pursuing a BS, MS or higher degree in a relevant engineering field
•Prior technical experience in fixed wing UAS, aerospace commercial, and/or DOD industries
•Project work or hands-on experience in firmware, flight control software, flight dynamics, or control theory to fixed wing aircraft or UAS (not multirotor)
•Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C/C++
•Familiarity with ROS, PX4, QGroundControl, ArduPilot, or similar open-source autopilot systems as applied to fixed wing UAS
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Must be eligible to work in the US
Great to have Qualifications and Skills
•Pursing a MS or higher degree in relevant engineering field
•Experience with real-time systems and SIL/HIL testing environments
•Hands-on experience designing, testing, and flying fixed wing UAS or RC aircraft
•Familiarity with GIT or similar repository system
•Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Notion or other collaborative development tools
•Experience with CAD software
•You are an ambitious and self-motivated individual who eagerly approaches ambiguity as the next challenge and is committed to delivering a high-quality work product
•You are a highly detail-oriented with a track record of sound judgement
•You are an avid aviation enthusiast with piloting, military, or flight experience
Work Location
Enigma's headquarters is currently located in Burlington, MA. This position is primarily on-site.
About Enigma Aerospace
Enigma Aerospace is building the next-generation autonomous air cargo solution for military and commercial markets. By combining a novel fixed-wing aircraft design with advanced mission and flight autonomy software, Enigma enables runway-independent resupply in vast, contested theaters and dramatically reduces the cost of commercial cargo delivery.
Headquartered in Burlington, MA, Enigma is a venture-backed company founded by UAS and logistics experts, including a U.S. Air Force veteran. The founding team brings experience from leading organizations such as American Robotics, Airobotics, Exponent, the United States Air Force, Parsons, DIU, and Apple.