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Robotics & Embedded Systems Intern at Odys Aviation in Long Beach, CA
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Job Description
About Odys
Our mission at Odys is simple - we build safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors. Our flagship aircraft Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle by using city helipads and local airports to connect cities less than 1,000 miles apart (approx 40% of flights). And on average cut CO2 by 76% on tens of billions of flight miles globally.
To get there, we start with our UAV called Laila for commercial logistics, medical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and defense missions. We’re deploying aircraft with launch partners (Fiji Airways, Honeywell, Aramex, US Navy) beginning in 2026 and already have firm orders for aircraft under contract.
We’re a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace that focus on fast iterations loops (completed transition flight faster than our peers) combined with mastery of the aircraft certification process. Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production, and electrified transportation vehicles that magnetically levitate, that roll, that fly. Together, we’ve been learning, developing, building, testing, and preparing for this challenge our entire lives.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated intern to assist our robotics team in building and integrating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms used for autonomous testing and sensor development.
This role is ideal for students interested in robotics, drones, mechatronics, and embedded systems, who enjoy hands-on work with hardware and system integration.
The intern will support the development team by assembling UAV platforms, integrating sensors and communication devices, and assisting with system-level bench and flight testing.
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 (power, communication, 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 when required (e.g., device testing, logging)
Travel to support field flight testing operations (~20% of the time)
Required Qualifications
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 (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 (UART, SPI, CAN, I2C)
Experience with PX4 autopilot
Experience integrating sensors or cameras
What You'll Gain
Hands-on experience working with real UAV platforms
Exposure to sensor integration and autonomous system development
Opportunity to work alongside engineers developing next-generation autonomous vehicles
Experience with hardware-software integration in robotics systems