Wingtra

Technology

RoboticsFirmwareIntern-DronePlatform&Systems

$48–60k ~AI est. Zürich, Switzerland INTERNSHIP Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Robotics Firmware Intern - Drone Platform & Systems at Wingtra. Skills: Embedded C/C++, Python, Firmware development, Drone systems. Explore embedded C/C++ features. Develop embedded C/C++ features”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Technical problems

Eligibility Requirements

Work-permit regulations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

B. Sc. degree, M. Sc. degree, EU citizenship, Enrollment in a Swiss institution

Nice to Have

Familiarity with git, Familiarity with code review, Familiarity with CI, Familiarity with AI-assisted development, Experience with PX4, Experience with ArduPilot, Experience with MAVLink, Experience with Dronecode SDK, Experience with STM32 microcontrollers, Experience with low-level protocols, Experience with Raspberry Pi, Experience with companion computers, Experience with soldering, Experience with electronics debugging, Experience with hands-on robotics work, Driving license (B)

What You'll Do.

Explore embedded C/C++ features

Develop embedded C/C++ features

Deploy embedded C/C++ features

Develop platform firmware components

Maintain platform firmware components

Extend log analysis toolchain

Extend debugging toolchain

Design automated tests

Execute automated tests

Design hardware-in-the-loop campaigns

Execute hardware-in-the-loop campaigns

Design simulation campaigns

Execute simulation campaigns

Design in-field drone tests

Execute in-field drone tests

Ensure robust system integration

Ensure reliable product behavior

Participate in team meetings

Participate in technical discussions

Participate in code reviews

Participate in feedback sessions

Participate in company-wide meetings

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

QA teams; Hardware teams; Production teams; App teams; Technical discussions; Code reviews; Feedback sessions

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills; Spoken English; Written English

Full Job Description

## Description Join the Wingtra team and become part of this venture-backed robotics scaleup with a global and international team of 125+ dedicated Wingtranauts who want to see their actions have a positive and lasting impact on the world. Founded more than 8 years ago at ETH Zurich, Europe’s leading robotics university, our goal is to build the best aerial robots to digitize the world at the push of a button and set the basis for faster and better decisions. Wingtra provides efficient and reliable data solutions to a variety of industries ranging from mining, construction and agriculture to humanitarian organizations, environmentalists and wildlife monitoring groups. We are reaching for the stars and together we might just get there. Open communication, asking hard questions and valuing diverse viewpoints are but a few things that will help us achieve our goals. Above all we will never stop learning and striving to help each other reach our maximum potential. ## Responsibilities Explore, develop and deploy embedded C/C++ software features for the WingtraRAY platform and upcoming products Develop and maintain platform firmware components such as sensor and payload integration, system health monitoring, onboard component communication, online validation logic, diagnostics and safety-related workflows Analyze flight and system logs from internal testing and customer operations, and extend our Python-based log analysis and debugging toolchain Design and execute automated tests, hardware-in-the-loop or simulation campaigns, and in-field drone tests for your code Work closely with QA, hardware, production and app teams to ensure robust system integration and reliable product behavior Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, code reviews, feedback sessions and company-wide all-hands meetings ## Requirements You finished your B.Sc. and are pursuing a M.Sc. degree in Software / Robotics / Mechatronics Engineering or a related technical field Comfortable developi

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