Robotics Engineer Intern / Autonomy

Do you want to dive into the fast-growing industry of drones and get a rewarding experience in a dynamic start-up environment? 

At Flyability, we believe that robots should be sent into hazardous places and dangerous situations instead of humans. To support our belief, we created Elios, the world’s first collision-tolerant flying robot that for the first time allows remote entry to complex and indoor spaces. With more than 100 employees, Flyability is the pioneer in the UAV indoor inspection industry. Joining Flyability is not just taking on a new job, it is seizing the opportunity to improve the life of millions of people and build the future of robotics.

To complete our creative and dynamic team in Lausanne, we are seeking a 

Robotics Engineer Intern / Autonomy (100%)
Starting date: as soon as possible

Your role:

In this role, you will collaborate intensively with our engineering team on a variety of stimulating research and applied projects within the Autonomy team. You will have the opportunity to work directly with our advanced drones, integrating complex algorithms with sophisticated sensor technologies to enhance drone autonomy and performance.

What you will own: 

• Conduct comprehensive research and evaluation of state-of-the-art solutions for cutting edge problems in robotics
• Create Proof Of Concepts illustrating the feasibility and value of chosen solutions
• Going on missions for testing the system in real-world environments

We require a Bachelor degree in Engineering. We look for autonomous, self-motivated and curious individuals who are not afraid of the unknown and willing to learn fast, with experience in some of these fields:

• Good understanding of topics such as computer vision, SLAM, sensor fusion, motion planning, control algorithms and sensors used for robotics
• Good  proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience with ROS1 or ROS2
• Good level of English. French or any additional language an asset
• A team player willing to work in a dynamic and ambitious team
• A practical and hands-on approach, focused on developing iterative prototypes to turn research concepts into tangible prototypes
• Previous drone experience is a plus

Flyability is a young Swiss company that values independent thinking combined with a collaborative spirit. Every day, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to solving problems. We all work together, and each voice is important to move forward.

Ready to join?

We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply — regardless of your past experience or resume, we'd love to hear from you.