Internship - UAV Robotics/Mechatronics (Drone Prototyping, Integration & Field Testing)

The role

You will build and integrate hardware onto drone platforms used in R&D. You will work with flight controllers, compute boards, and embedded perception software while performing field testing and prototyping.

What you will do

• Build and integrate hardware onto real drone platforms used in active R&D.
• Work hands-on with flight controllers (ArduPilot) and compute boards (Jetson, Orange Pi).
• Deploy and debug embedded perception software.
• Solder, assemble, and prototype wiring, adapters, mounts, and housings.
• 3D-print parts and quickly turn ideas into working physical prototypes.
• Support and participate in drone flight tests.
• Troubleshoot issues, iterate fast, and improve hardware setups.

Required qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant study (Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Engineering etc.).
• Linux basics.
• Interest in UAVs, robotics, embedded systems, or autonomy.
• English proficiency.
• Organized and proactive.

Nice to have

• driver’s license
• drone pilot license
• CAD
• 3D printing
• soldering
• flight experience

Benefits

• 1000 euro monthly compensation
• 10 vacation days during internship period
• Flexible working hours
• Option to work from home 2 days per week
• Direct and significant influence on highly innovative products
• Opportunity to iterate quickly with tight feedback loops
• Responsibility over the things you implement

Before you apply

• WE CANNOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP
• Please include photos/links of drone builds, FPV rigs, electronics projects, CAD/3D-printed parts, or GitHub repos
• An informal introduction may be followed by a technical focused interview

About the company

Fiducial is a fast-growing deep-tech start-up developing software for advanced on-board UAV situational awareness in military applications. The team consists of engineers passionate about autonomy, perception, and defence.