Motion Planning Software Engineering Intern, Summer 2027
Core
Develop and validate path planning and trajectory generation algorithms for autonomous delivery drones, moving solutions from simulation to real-world flight testing.
Role type
Software Engineering Intern (Motion Planning)
Builds
Simulation, analysis, and testing tools for autonomous aircraft path planning
Domain
Robotics / Autonomous Drones / Last-mile Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
C++, Python, Path Planning, Trajectory Generation, Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Engineering Principles
Preferred skills
Robotics competition experience, University lab research, Aviation passion
Technologies
C++, Python
Responsibilities
Create aircraft path planning and trajectory generation solutions; Build simulation and testing tools to validate algorithms against flight logs; Collaborate with GNC, perception, and flight software teams; Gain hands-on experience developing safety-critical robotics software.
Seniority
Intern
