Robotics Firmware Intern - Drone Platform & Systems

Wingtra 2 seeks a Robotics Firmware Intern in Zürich to develop embedded C/C++ software for drone platforms, analyze system logs, and support testing and integration.

The company is a venture-backed robotics scaleup founded at ETH Zurich, aiming to build advanced aerial robots for industries like mining, construction, and environmental monitoring. This internship offers a chance to contribute to the WingtraRAY platform and future products within a global team of over 125 dedicated professionals.

Responsibilities

• Create, test, and implement embedded C/C++ features for the WingtraRAY system and new product lines.
• Build and maintain firmware modules including sensor integration, system health checks, component communication, validation logic, and safety protocols.
• Review flight and operational logs from internal and customer use, and enhance Python-based tools for log analysis and debugging.
• Plan and run automated tests, hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and field drone trials to validate code performance.
• Collaborate with QA, hardware, production, and application teams to ensure smooth system integration and reliable product operation.
• Engage in team meetings, technical discussions, code reviews, feedback sessions, and company-wide gatherings.

Requirements

• Completed a B.Sc. and currently enrolled in an M.Sc. program in Software, Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficient in C/C++ development with an interest in embedded, real-time, and resource-constrained software systems.
• Skilled in Python for data analysis, visualization, and managing large time-series datasets.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, and a willingness to learn and work independently on technical challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluent spoken and written English.
• Collaborative mindset, openness to feedback, and a strong sense of ownership and engineering responsibility.
• EU citizenship or enrollment in a Swiss institution to meet work-permit regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience with git, code review processes, CI pipelines, and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, Dronecode SDK, or other UAV/autopilot software stacks.
• Hands-on experience with STM32 microcontrollers and low-level protocols.
• Experience using Raspberry Pi or other companion computers.
• Skills in soldering, electronics debugging, or hands-on robotics work.
• Valid driving license (B).

About the company

Wingtra 2 is a venture-backed robotics scaleup founded over eight years ago at ETH Zurich. The company employs a global team of more than 125 professionals dedicated to creating advanced aerial robots that digitize the world to enable faster and better decision-making. Their solutions serve diverse industries including mining, construction, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.

• The company values open communication, encourages asking difficult questions, and appreciates diverse viewpoints.
• A continuous learning mindset is prioritized, with a focus on helping team members reach their full potential.
• The environment is feedback-driven and collaborative, favoring teamwork over individual heroics in a structured yet unconventional startup setting.