Hybrid Internship – UAV Pilot, Flight Operations

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About the role

  • UAV Pilot & Flight Operations Intern at a fast-growing deep-tech start-up developing software for UAV situational awareness in military applications.

Responsibilities

  • Pilot and operate UAV platforms in test and R&D environments.
  • Support flight operations across multiple platform types, including FPV drones, multirotor systems such as the Holybro X650, fixed-wing UAVs.
  • Ensure platforms are flight-ready at all times through structured pre-flight, post-flight, and maintenance routines.
  • Perform system checks on airframes, propulsion systems, power systems, RC links, telemetry, payloads, and onboard compute.
  • Prepare platforms for test days by charging batteries, checking logs, verifying configurations, updating firmware where needed, and confirming component health.
  • Troubleshoot flight readiness issues quickly and methodically.
  • Help maintain and improve standard operating procedures for flight preparation, field deployment, and recovery.
  • Assist with setup and tuning of flight controllers such as ArduPilot, Betaflight and related ground control workflows.
  • Work hands-on with onboard systems including compute boards such as Jetson, Orange Pi, and associated sensors.
  • Support deployment and field testing of embedded perception and autonomy software.
  • Solder, assemble, repair, and prototype wiring, adapters, mounts, and housings when needed.
  • 3D-print parts and contribute to practical workshop solutions that improve reliability and ease of deployment.
  • Participate in outdoor test campaigns, collect observations, and communicate technical issues clearly with the engineering team.
  • Help keep our platforms organized, maintained, documented, and ready for rapid iteration.

Requirements

  • Enrolled in a relevant study program (Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar)
  • Basic Linux skills
  • Strong interest in UAVs, flight operations, robotics, embedded systems, or autonomy
  • English proficiency
  • Organized and proactive working style

Benefits

  • 10 vacation days during the internship period
  • Flexible working hours and the option to work from home 2 days per week where practical
  • A direct and significant influence on highly innovative products
  • The opportunity to work close to the hardware and the product, with fast iteration and tight feedback loops
  • Responsibility over the systems and improvements you contribute to
  • A team environment where practical experimentation, learning, and ownership are expected

Job title

Internship – UAV Pilot, Flight Operations

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

€1,000 per month

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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