Computer Vision and Robotics Intern at Skyways in Austin, TX

Summary: Skyways is building the future of air transportation with fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). They are seeking a Computer Vision and Robotics Intern to work on perception and autonomy systems that support Detect and Avoid capabilities, providing hands-on experience with robotics software and computer vision models. Responsibilities: - Develop and test computer vision models for detecting and tracking aircraft - Support Detect and Avoid (DAA) perception development - Generate and analyze datasets used for training and evaluation - Integrate models into robotics software pipelines using ROS 2 - Evaluate performance of perception algorithms using simulation and generated data - Collaborate with autonomy engineers to improve system performance and reliability Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field - Experience with Python and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow - Familiarity with computer vision, perception, or object detection models - Interest in robotics, autonomy, or autonomous vehicles - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-moving engineering environment Required Skills: Python, Machine learning frameworks, Computer vision Important Skills: ROS 2