Robotics & Embedded Systems Intern

About the Company

Odys builds safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors. Their flagship aircraft Alta and UAV Laila focus on commercial logistics, medical transport, and defense missions using advanced autonomous technology.

Responsibilities

• 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 including power, communication, and 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 such as device testing and logging
• Travel to support field flight testing operations approximately 20% of the time

Requirements

• 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 in Python or C++
• Experience with ROS2
• Ability to work hands-on with hardware and troubleshoot issues

Preferred Qualifications

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