Robotics Engineer Intern - Autononomous Navigation

Flyability seeks a Robotics Engineer Intern to enhance autonomous navigation for its drone platform, bridging research and real-world deployment in a collaborative Lausanne team.

This internship sits within a creative and dynamic team based in Lausanne. The position focuses on advancing the navigation capabilities of the company's autonomous drone platform, effectively connecting cutting-edge robotics research with practical, real-world applications.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, design, and apply techniques to boost autonomous navigation and environmental awareness for robots working in challenging settings.
• Create and refine algorithms that enable autonomous operation, ensuring a balance between reliability, efficiency, and mission goals.
• Incorporate new features into the current navigation and autonomy software, then test performance via simulations and live drone trials.
• Establish metrics to evaluate system performance, focusing on robustness, efficiency, reliability, and overall behavior.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Robotics, Computer Science, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Prior experience in robotics, autonomous navigation, exploration, motion planning, SLAM, or similar areas.
• Proficient in C++ and Python, with hands-on experience using ROS1 and ROS2.
• Proven ability to implement and test robotics algorithms on physical systems, not just in theory or simulation.
• Strong grasp of path planning, state estimation, mapping, probabilistic robotics, or optimization.
• A practical, hands-on approach combined with strong analytical skills to translate research concepts into real-world solutions.
• Ability to read and apply ideas from scientific papers.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working with drones.
• Knowledge of French or other additional languages.

About the company

Flyability is a Swiss firm with more than a decade of experience in the industry. The company fosters a culture that encourages independent thinking while maintaining a strong collaborative spirit. Employees are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to problem-solving, with every team member's input valued as they work together to reach shared objectives.

• Encourages independent thinking alongside a collaborative team environment.
• Provides opportunities for employees to share ideas and contribute to problem-solving daily.
• Values every team member's input and fosters a collaborative approach to achieving goals.