Flight Test Engineering Intern (summer 2026)

Flight Test 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.

Flight Test Engineering Intern - Camarillo, CA

We are developing the most advanced flight control and automation technology in the world. The only way to finally prove and improve the technology is through continuous flight test. In this role, you will be developing and executing flight test plans while ensuring safety of flight. You will work with the other members of the flight test team to operate the flight test instrumentation, which may be designed by yourself, to ensure accurate, successful test execution.

This internship is based in our Flight Test Headquarters in Camarillo airport. The Summer Intern Program will run for 12 weeks starting in May / June depending on your academic calendar.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure instrumentation is configured and safe for flight.
• Support creation, tracking, and closure of flight squawks with proper documentation.
• Help plan and organize data collection activities for ground and flight test campaigns.
• Participate in flight test planning, readiness reviews, and flight briefs/debriefs.
• Contribute to post-flight data review and analysis using MATLAB / Simulink and other tools
• Prepare and maintain test documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Support development and maintenance of certification flight test plans.
• Partner with the GNC and Flight Test teams to execute ongoing test campaigns.
• Provide general support to flight test operations and other assigned engineering tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a university pursuing your Bachelors or Masters in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or similar discipline.
• Graduating between December 2026 & June 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with flight dynamics and/or aircraft performance modeling
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages for data analysis and scientific computing.
• Familiarity with dSpace, LabView Equipment or equivalent
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, X-Plane, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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.