At Heart Aerospace, we’re building the ES-30, a groundbreaking regional hybrid-electric airplane designed to carry 30 passengers with zero-emission capability up to 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Our goal: achieve type certification by the end of the decade and shape the future of sustainable aviation.Your MissionAs a Flight Software Intern, you’ll support the full lifecycle of the software that powers the ES-30 aircraft. You will work closely with experienced engineers to:<ul><li>Develop and refine software requirements.</li><li>Write high-quality, reliable embedded code.</li><li>Build tests, test infrastructure, and simulation tools.</li><li>Support documentation and verification processes.</li><li>Collaborate across a multi-functional engineering teams.</li><li>Contribute to the foundations of next-gen flight software, including:</li><ul><li>Aircraft control functions</li><li>Simulation models and flight dynamics</li><li>Fault-tolerant system behaviors</li><li>Hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop test systems</li></ul></ul>This internship is designed for students who want hands-on experience shaping the future of electric aviation while working alongside industry experts.You’re a Great Fit If You Are:<ul><li>Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Passionate about aviation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.</li><li>Writing code with an emphasis but not limited to Rust, Python, C, or C++.</li><li>A strong communicator with solid teamwork skills.</li><li>Excited to learn how modern aircraft software is designed, tested, and certified.</li></ul>Nice-to-Have Skills (Not Required)If you have any of these, that’s a bonus — but not expected for interns!<ul><li>Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or real-time operating systems.</li><li>Project or internship experience with hardware-software integration, system level testing and CI/CD.</li><li>Familiarity with modeling or simulation tools (e.g., 6-DoF simulators, battery models).</li><li>Interest in system architecture, safety-critical design, or fault-tolerant software.</li></ul>Why Join Heart Aerospace?<ul><li>Be part of a mission-driven team revolutionizing aviation.</li><li>Gain real-world experience building software for a certifiable aircraft.</li><li>Work with cutting-edge tools, simulations, and embedded platforms.</li><li>Learn from engineers working on one of the most advanced electric aircraft programs in the world.</li></ul><div>Pay Range: </div><div>$28/HR-$40/HR (USD)</div>

Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world. Their first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Heart's goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2025.

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