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LeadingIT

SEO Marketing Intern

Woodstock, IL · On-site

$17/hr

SEO Marketing Intern We're always looking for great people to work with us! LeadingIT is Chicagoland's NEXT generation technology and cloud support company. We are currently looking for a part time ...

Applied Optimization

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Applied Optimization (AO) Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Intern Reports to: Principal Scientist FLSA Status: Part -Time (Non-Exempt) Position Objective: * To support an interdisciplinary research ...

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What are some typical projects an optimization intern might work on, and how do they contribute to the overall success of the team?

As an Optimization Intern, you can expect to work on projects involving data analysis, process improvement, and the development of strategies to enhance efficiency or performance. These projects often require you to gather and analyze data, suggest actionable improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, marketing, or operations. Your contributions help identify bottlenecks, reduce costs, or improve product outcomes, making a direct impact on the company’s growth and success. Regular feedback from supervisors and teamwork are integral to your learning and the overall success of these initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an optimization intern, and why are they important?

To excel as an Optimization Intern, you typically need a background in mathematics, statistics, or engineering, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or MATLAB, optimization libraries, and data analysis tools is often required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset are crucial soft skills for interpreting data and working with teams. These abilities are essential for identifying process improvements, implementing solutions, and contributing to organizational efficiency.

What is an optimization intern?

Optimization Interns are students or recent graduates who assist companies in improving processes, products, or systems through data analysis and problem-solving techniques. They typically work under the guidance of experienced analysts or engineers, using mathematical models, software tools, and optimization algorithms to identify areas for efficiency gains. Their responsibilities may include collecting and analyzing data, running simulations, and helping implement solutions that reduce costs or increase productivity. This role provides hands-on experience in fields like operations research, data science, and engineering.
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AI Flight Optimization Engineering Intern

Skydweller

Oklahoma City, OK

$15.50 - $20/hr

Part-time, Internship

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

About Skydweller

Skydweller is developing the world's largest autonomous solar-powered aircraft, designed to provide persistent, long-duration flight capabilities for defense, and commercial missions. Our aircraft combines advanced aerospace engineering, autonomy, renewable energy technologies, and artificial intelligence to enable next-generation aviation capabilities.

Skydweller's engineering and flight-test programs generate significant volumes of aircraft telemetry, environmental data, and mission information. We are applying emerging AI technologies to transform this data into actionable insights that improve aircraft performance, operational efficiency, and mission planning.


About the Role

Skydweller is seeking an intern to support the development of an Agentic AI system dedicated to flight operations and optimization for long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

The intern will work alongside experienced aerospace, software, and AI engineers to design and prototype an Agentic AI system capable of analyzing flight-test telemetry, weather data, and mission constraints to generate recommendations that improve endurance, energy efficiency, and aircraft performance.

The intern will participate in a structured, mentored R&D experience progressing from AI fundamentals through implementation and validation of a functional prototype supporting Skydweller's flight optimization efforts.


Why Join Skydweller?

This internship provides a unique opportunity to work on advanced aerospace technology while helping define the future of AI-assisted engineering.

Unlike traditional AI projects focused on generic applications, this role applies emerging AI technologies to a real-world autonomous aircraft program. The intern will contribute directly to the development of tools that improve aircraft endurance, mission effectiveness, and engineering decision-making.

Successful candidates will gain experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, aerospace engineering, and autonomous systems, while working with an experienced team developing next-generation aviation capabilities.



Student Requirements

  • Interns must be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at an Oklahoma college/university, or CareerTech students concurrently enrolled in college-level coursework
  • Due to the nature of the work, the intern needs to be a U.S. Person (US Citizen/Green Card holder)

Qualifications

  • Graduate or upper-level undergraduate student in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience with Python programming
  • Prior participation in R&D projects, especially in the fields of AI-agent, Aerospace, or Meteorology, is a plus
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts (LLMs, Deep Learning, etc.), or data processing preferred

Responsibilities

The AI Flight Optimization Engineering Intern will serve in a junior, mentored software development role within Skydweller's Research & Development environment. Responsibilities include:

  • Develop Python-based tools and AI workflows using modern software development practices and Git version control
  • Assist with data preparation, system testing, and validation activities
  • Document code, workflows, system architecture, and write activity reports
  • Participate in agile development cycles, design reviews, and technical discussions

Learning Experience

During the internship, the candidate will gain practical experience in:

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for aerospace systems
  • Agentic AI architectures and AI-enabled engineering workflows
  • Processing and analysis of aerospace telemetry datasets
  • Software development in a production-oriented aerospace environment
  • Autonomous aircraft operations and flight optimization concepts



Work Environment
This is a part-time 1-year internship onsite at the Skydweller Oklahoma City (OKC) Office. The role integrates the intern directly into active aerospace R&D workflows, providing exposure to advanced autonomous systems development and collaboration with AI and engineering teams.

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