Flight Test Instrumentation Intern (Summer 2026) at Skyryse

Los Angeles, California, United States

Skyryse Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, AviationIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related disciplines
  • Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers to determine requirements for measurements for flight test data
  • Specify required sensors based on the required measurements
  • Design the hardware and software integration of the sensors into the flight test aircraft
  • Install, calibrate, and maintain the sensor suite onboard the flight test aircraft
  • Work within MATLAB / SIMULINK to model various sensors and to analyze, and process flight test data
  • Troubleshoot common hardware and software integration issues
  • 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

Skills

MATLAB
Simulink
Sensors
Hardware Integration
Software Integration
Calibration
Flight Test Instrumentation
Data Analysis
Troubleshooting

Skyryse

Simplifies aircraft control and enhances safety

About Skyryse

Skyryse creates technology to improve safety and ease of flying. Their main product, Skyryse One, uses a system called SkyOS, which simplifies aircraft control with smart actuators and a touchscreen interface. This design reduces potential failure points and automates safety maneuvers, making flying more intuitive for pilots. The company aims to lower the number of small aircraft accidents and make aviation more accessible.

Hawthorne, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$251MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Flexible PTO plan
Valuable stock option plan
Great health plans
401(k)
Catered lunches
Commuter benefits

Risks

Potential FAA certification delays could impact Skyryse One's commercialization timeline.
International market entry may face regulatory challenges and geopolitical tensions.
Increased operational costs from facility expansion could affect financial stability.

Differentiation

Skyryse's FlightOS offers a universal interface for both rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft.
Skyryse One replaces complex mechanical components with smart actuators, enhancing safety and reliability.
SkyOS enables intuitive touchscreen control, reducing pilot fatigue and complexity.

Upsides

Skyryse's partnership with ACE expands SkyOS to the global Black Hawk helicopter market.
FAA certification focus may accelerate Skyryse One's market entry and commercialization.
Skyryse's new facilities in California support growth and system development.

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