Interning at Acubed

Looking to explore a career in aerospace where you can grow your software and engineering skill sets? Look no further.

At Acubed, you’ll gain real, on-the-job experience with an opportunity to build the future of flight.

We provide a well-structured, meaningful and enjoyable internship experience that introduces industry best practices at the intersection of software and aerospace engineering. Acubed’s internship program exposes students to new skills and knowledge that may not be offered in an academic environment, while also providing a first-hand look at what a promising career looks like in aerospace innovation.

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Who we’re looking for (eligibility criteria)

Motivated, talented engineers straight out of undergraduate/ graduate programs

Preferably, candidates going into their last year of school (e.g. rising seniors in undergraduate programs, or those finishing up a Master’s Degree or PhD) as a full-time employee role is an option following the internship program

Students that are excited to bring cutting-edge research from academic institutions into a real-world setting

Timeline of application process

October to March for upcoming summer

Life as an Acubed intern

Mentorship

We provide interns with many opportunities to take part in building the future of flight. Inventing can be messy — we know that there is much we can do better, and we find tremendous energy in the many opportunities that lie ahead. Because of this, we provide every intern with both a mentor and a manager who will work to enable their success and help facilitate their career growth. These partners will provide guidance on projects, give feedback on key deliverables and work to remove barriers. Some of our most senior leaders started as interns, and we use this program as an important source for discovering talent.

Training

We empower Acubers to take full ownership over their work, which is why we provide a variety of self-service resources to help teams meet their goals and learn from one another. During an internship, you can expect formal classroom training and self-service offerings. These materials help with things like managing experiences, analyzing data, problem solving, writing narrative documents and working backwards from the customer to the end goal. In addition to projects, interns are provided with many opportunities to develop personal and professional networks by taking part in social events, diving into workshops and taking advantage of all that Acubed has to offer.

Stories from our interns

Name: Nathan DeStafeno

Role at Acubed: Simulation Intern

Project: Wayfinder

Tell us about your experience.

This internship was a great opportunity to be a contributing member of the Acubed team and to experience what it’s like to work in the Silicon Valley tech scene. I got hands-on experience doing things like aerospace computer graphics as well as weather simulation, and I feel these skill sets will be valuable to my career. The leadership team was very supportive and always made sure I was not only working on projects that interested me, but also having fun.

How did the internship help you prepare for your next professional steps?

It gave me tangible experience in a professional work environment, allowing me to do actual code reviews and see the real-world design process. I also experienced what it was like to work on a team and see how everyone’s roles and responsibilities fit into the bigger picture of the project.

Name: Weisheng Li

Role at Acubed: Simulation Engineer Intern

Project: Wayfinder

Tell us about your experience.

This was a great opportunity to collaborate with engineers and learn more about the aerospace industry. I was assigned an independent project that opened my eyes to new experiences, and was able to work alongside the team who helped me with problem-solving strategies and gave me useful daily guidance. My mentor sponsored me to join two academic conferences, where I was able to learn even more from experts in the industry.

How did the internship help you prepare for your next professional steps?

This internship offered me invaluable hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. I’ve always wanted to pursue a career in computer graphics, and this experience gave me the confidence to pursue this path in the future.

Name: Eli Zucker

Role at Acubed: Perception Engineer Intern

Project: Wayfinder

Tell us about your experience.

During my internship I was able to learn a lot about the aviation industry, specifically how to apply robotics systems to real-world scenarios. I also learned a lot from my colleagues, who were always very responsive and helpful, and encouraged me to learn new things every day.

How did the internship help you prepare for your next professional steps?

I got real-world experience at this internship that I would have never gotten in a university setting. I’ve always wanted to pursue a career in engineering, so this internship confirmed that it’s a path I want to take in the future.

Name: Charvi Aggarwal

Role at Acubed: Simulation Engineer

Project: Wayfinder

Tell us about your experience.

During my internship, I was able to work on a project that was impactful and meaningful to the team, which gave me added motivation to push myself. The opportunity allowed me to learn about simulation engineering and autonomous systems, and ended up becoming a stepping stone to a full-time role at Acubed as a Simulation Engineer where I’m now building a next generation pipeline for generating synthetic data. Acubed’s internship program was an amazing and inspiring experience, and I’m thrilled to continue working as a full-time employee.

How did the internship help you prepare for your next professional steps?

The internship allowed me to grow as an engineer and learn about the exciting world of simulations. I was grateful to work alongside the most talented minds in the autonomous systems industry and learn from them as I began my journey in the professional world.

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