Autonomy Engineer Intern, Simulation and Robotics at Skydio

Skydio is a US drone company and a leader in autonomous flight, making drones, docks and software for inspection, public safety and defence. As a research intern on the autonomy team, you own a project on the Skydio Simulator, working with engineers who build the computer vision and autonomy that runs on every drone.

Key responsibilities

• Design and evolve the simulator's core architecture
• Improve physics models for vehicle motion and the environment
• Simulate cameras, IMUs and other components with realistic timing and noise
• Run the full autonomy stack in simulation and match real behaviour
• Profile and improve simulator speed and accuracy

Requirements

• Strong C++ and Python
• Experience building systems where performance or correctness matter
• Comfortable with time-synchronised systems, state machines or real-time execution
• Able to work in a large codebase

Nice to have

• Robotics, game engines or physics engines
• Sensor modelling

Location and schedule

• Skydio HQ, San Mateo, California; onsite
• 2027

Salary and benefits

USD 47 an hour for undergraduates, USD 53 for graduate students and USD 70 for PhD students, depending on skills and experience.

How to apply

Apply on the company's own site.