Robotics & Embedded Systems Intern

The role

The intern will assist the robotics team in building and integrating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms. This includes assembling platforms, integrating sensors, and assisting with bench and flight testing.

What you will do

• Assist in assembling and maintaining UAV platforms used for research and development
• Support integration of sensors, cameras, radios, and communication modules
• Perform wiring, soldering, and hardware setup for onboard electronics
• Help verify hardware functionality (power, communication, sensor outputs)
• Assist with bench testing and flight testing preparation
• Support integration of hardware with onboard compute systems
• Help document wiring diagrams, system configurations, and integration procedures
• Assist with scripting or software tasks when required (e.g., device testing, logging)
• Travel to support field flight testing operations (~20% of the time)

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Strong interest in robotics systems and UAVs
• Basic knowledge of electronics and electrical systems
• Experience with wiring, connectors, or soldering
• Familiarity with Linux and basic programming (Python or C++)
• Experience with ROS2
• Ability to work hands-on with hardware and troubleshoot issues

Nice to have

• Experience with drones or robotics platforms
• Familiarity with embedded systems or microcontrollers
• Experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, CAN, I2C)
• Experience with PX4 autopilot
• Experience integrating sensors or cameras

Benefits

• Hands-on experience working with real UAV platforms
• Exposure to sensor integration and autonomous system development
• Opportunity to work alongside engineers developing next-generation autonomous vehicles
• Experience with hardware-software integration in robotics systems

About the company

Odys develops Hybrid Power Systems for aerospace. They develop systems with outputs ranging from 20 kW to 4 MW for applications in the air or on the ground.