Flight Control Law Intern (Summer 2027)
Join Reliable Robotics as a Flight Control Law Intern to support the design and testing of autonomous flight systems.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design and implement flight control laws
- Develop simulation models for control system verification
- Perform linear analysis of control laws
- Integrate control system features in test environments
- Develop flight test plans and conduct data review
Must have
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, robotics engineering, or similar field
- Solid understanding of engineering math, kinematics, dynamics, and classical control theory
- Proficient in C++ and Python
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program in aerospace engineering, robotics engineering, electrical engineering, or similar advanced degree
- Experience in aircraft modeling and dynamics
- Experience in control theory
- Experience in optimization
- Experience developing software for safety critical applications
Practical constraints
- Access to information subject to U.S. export controls
- Documentation required to establish U.S. person status
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
The Flight Control Law Intern at Reliable Robotics engages in the design, implementation, and testing of automated flight control systems for various operational phases. Key skills include proficiency in C++ and Python, along with a solid grasp of engineering principles such as control theory and dynamics. This role is ideal for undergraduate juniors or seniors in aerospace or related fields, particularly those with a proactive approach to problem-solving. The team comprises experienced engineers from diverse backgrounds in aviation and robotics, contributing to a mission-driven environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Reliable Robotics Corporation's careers page November 14, 2026.
- Python appears in 20.9% of 656 comparable intern other roles in United States; Aerospace Engineering appears in 2.3% of 656 comparable intern other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerospace Engineering, C++, Control Theory, Python, Robotics Engineering.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Reliable Robotics Corporation targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Flight Control Law Intern (Summer 2027) role at Reliable Robotics Corporation.
From the original posting
As a Flight Control Law Engineering Intern at Reliable Robotics, you will work alongside a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aviation, space, robotics and self-driving cars to support our autonomous flight systems. You will contribute to the design, implementation, integration, and test flight control laws for all phases of operation including autotaxi, auto-takeoff, autoland, and automatic rollout.
Responsibilities
Design, analyze and implement ground and flight control laws for gate-to-gate aircraft operation.
Develop and refine simulation models required for control system verification.
Perform linear analysis of control laws to evaluate stability, robustness, and performance.
Integrate and verify control system features in software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test environments.
Develop flight test plans and conduct post-test data review.
Basic Success Criteria
Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in an undergraduate program in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, robotics engineering, or similar field of study
A solid understanding of fundamentals -- engineering math, kinematics, dynamics, and classical control theory
Proficient in C++ and Python
Proactive and motivated to tackle hard problems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Success Criteria
Currently enrolled in a graduate program in aerospace engineering, robotics engineering, electrical engineering, or similar advanced degree
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Aircraft modeling and dynamics, control theory, optimization.
Experience developing software for safety critical applications
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