Software Verification & Validation Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

Software Verification & Validation Intern – El Segundo, CA

The V&V team at Skyryse ensures the integrity, performance, and safety of flight-critical control laws and embedded software for next-generation aircraft. As a Software Verification & Validation Intern, you will support the analysis, simulation, and testing of flight control systems — including autopilot, stability augmentation, and sensor fusion algorithms — developed under DO-178C and DO-331 standards. You’ll gain hands-on experience in model-based development, real-time simulation, and test automation within a high-assurance aerospace environment.

This internship is based in our El Segundo office. The Summer Intern Program will run for 12 weeks starting in May / June depending on your academic calendar.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, set up, and perform verification procedures for embedded flight software and model based flight software.
• Support automation of regression, coverage, and requirements-based testing using Python, LDRA or internal tools.
• Support verification of control law models using MATLAB/Simulink and model-in-the-loop/software-in-the-loop (MIL/SIL) test frameworks.
• Build utilities to parse test data, automate report generation, and streamline verification workflows.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Software Development, DevOps, GNC and Systems Engineering to debug and verify software functionality.
• Generate and release verification artifacts such as test procedures, reports, and traceability documentation.
• Enhance test environment reliability through configuration management and version-control scripting (Git-based workflows).
• Contribute to the development of dashboards or tools for monitoring test coverage and defect tracking.
• Participate in peer reviews of control system models, verification plans, and test results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a university pursuing your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Graduating between December 2026 & June 2027.
• Foundational understanding of control systems, embedded software, or system simulation.
• Experience with Python or GIT for analysis or automation.
• Strong attention to detail and interest in aerospace software quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with test automation frameworks, scripting for data processing, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of Embedded code in C/C++ environment.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or model-based design (MBD) workflows. (MATLAB, Simulink)
• Working knowledge of version control tools (Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• Interest in avionics, real-time systems, or aircraft control software.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to communicate technical findings clearly.

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
• Salary Range: $35-40 / Hour
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

COME AS YOU ARE

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.