Systems Engineering and Integration Intern

The role

This intern will support the definition, architecture, integration, and test of a novel aircraft. You will work across disciplines to support system development activities including requirements definition, hardware and software integration, and verification.

What you will do

• Participate in defining aircraft use-cases, capabilities, missions and functions
• Assist with organizing, managing, and maintaining aircraft, system, and mission requirements
• Use engineering tools to capture and define the system architecture, system boundaries, and interfaces
• Assist in defining, documenting, and implementing engineering processes for software change management, testing, and version control
• Participate in aircraft software verification & validation activities
• Support the integration and testing of a ground control station and software
• Perform hands-on integration and testing of mission equipment (computers, radios, datalinks, cameras, and sensors)
• Conduct lab & field tests, data collection and analysis

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Aerospace Engineering, EE/ME, Computer Science, or related field
• Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science as a core discipline
• Interested in systems thinking and able to visualize, articulate, and understand the a system in its entirety, not just individual components
• Enjoys being hands-on— integrating and testing real hardware & software
• Able to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and ask good questions when needed
• Strong curiosity, attention to detail, and desire to make a meaningful impact

Nice to have

• Coursework in systems engineering is highly desired with basic understanding of engineering development processes
• Participation in organized student project teams (DBF, Formula SAE, Robotics/Mechatronics, AI/Autonomy)
• Experience with the mechanical, electrical, and/or software integration of components
• Coding skills (Python, C/C++)
• Interest in system architecture, requirements, system safety, and engineering processes

About the company

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