The Earthly Dynamics Internship Program gives students the opportunity to take their classroom knowledge into the field, working directly on real-world challenges in aerospace and technology. Based at our Roswell, Georgia facility, interns collaborate with experienced mentors across engineering, business, and design disciplines. Each intern takes ownership of a primary project from start to finish—whether it’s designing and testing mechatronic systems, developing embedded software, supporting flight operations, or contributing to business and creative initiatives. Along the way, interns gain hands-on experience, work closely with suppliers and partners, and build professional skills that culminate in a final presentation to the company. Our goal is to provide an immersive, practical experience that strengthens your expertise and prepares you for the next step in your career.
This Spring, we welcomed Shaambhav Dave to the Earthly Dynamics Internship Program. Shaambhav holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering there. In this feature, he reflected on his internship journey and the skills he has gained throughout the experience.
How would you describe our company culture?
The culture at EDC has been absolutely amazing. Everyone is very kind, welcoming, and approachable, which makes it easy to ask questions or seek guidance when needed. I also really appreciate that meaningful, high-quality work is expected of me even as an intern. That level of trust and responsibility has made the experience both motivating and rewarding, and I genuinely look forward to coming in every day.
Can you name a few things that you’ve learned (or newly developed/honed skills) from your internship?
During my internship, I’ve learned a great deal about circuitry and electrical work, particularly how to read and interpret electrical schematics more effectively. I’ve gained hands-on experience with SDA and SCL signals and how they interact with components such as load cells. I’ve also strengthened my programming skills by writing C code and using the Arduino IDE to communicate with Raspberry Pi systems.
How has EDC’s internship program helped you meet or develop your career plans/goals?
As an Aerospace Engineering major, EDC’s internship program has helped me bridge the gap between theory and real-world engineering applications. The hands-on exposure to electrical systems, embedded programming, and hardware integration has broadened my technical skill set and given me a better understanding of how interdisciplinary engineering teams operate. This experience has helped me to refine my career goals by showing me how electrical and systems engineering play a critical role in aerospace and related industries, and it has better prepared me for future coursework, projects, and professional opportunities.