Internship - Implementation and validation of control algorithms for drones (M/F)

Inria; Villeneuve-d'Ascq; Remote; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial reimbursement of public travel

Leave based on presence

Professional equipment available

Job summary

Inria is offering an internship focused on implementing and validating control algorithms for drones. You will study single-agent drone control approaches from literature and implement them on the PRETIL platform, emphasizing practical aspects and performance analysis.

The role includes writing a comprehensive report detailing learning steps, design choices, implemented algorithms, results, and potential improvements, under the supervision of researchers at the Lille Inria center.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent required for internship.
• Strong background in automatic control and mobile robotics.
• Experience with multi-agent systems is desirable.
• Programming and implementation of control algorithms.
• Ability to analyze and report technical results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Study drone control algorithms from existing literature.
• Implement, test and validate algorithms on the PRETIL platform.
• Analyze performance: stability, accuracy, robustness, coordination.
• Produce a detailed report describing methods, algorithms and results.

Skills

Automatic control

Mobile robotics

Multi-agent systems

Programming & algorithm implementation

Technical writing & reporting

Education

Master's or equivalent

Job description

Internship - Implementation and validation of control algorithms for drones (M/F)

Level of qualifications required : Master's or equivalent

About the research centre or Inria department

Created in 2008, the Inria center at the University of Lille employs 360 people, including 305 scientists in 16 research teams. Recognized for its strong involvement in the socio-economic development of the Hauts-De-France region, the Inria center at the University of Lille maintains a close relationship with large companies and SMEs. By fostering synergies between researchers and industry, Inria contributes to the transfer of skills and expertise in the field of digital technologies, and provides access to the best of European and international research for the benefit of innovation and businesses, particularly in the region.

For over 10 years, the Inria center at the University of Lille has been at the heart of Lille's university and scientific ecosystem, as well as at the heart of Frenchtech, with a technology showroom based on avenue de Bretagne in Lille, on the EuraTechnologies site of economic excellence dedicated to information and communication technologies (ICT).

Assignment

Tasks:

Initially, the intern will study drone control algorithms from scientific literature, focusing on single-agent approaches (control of an individual drone). These algorithms will then be implemented, tested, and validated on the platform PRETIL.

Particular attention will be paid to practical implementation aspects, performance analysis (stability, accuracy, robustness, coordination), and difficulties encountered during development.

Finally, the intern will write a detailed report documenting:

• the steps taken to learn how to use the drone platform,
• the methodological and technical choices made,
• the algorithms implemented,
• the results obtained and their analysis,
• and the prospects for improvement and continuation of the work.

Main activities

Main activities:

• Select a control method from the literature
• Take charge of the drone platform
• Implement control algorithms
• Write a report on the work carried out

Skills

• Automatic control and mobile robotics
• Multi-agent systems
• Programming and implementation of algorithms
• Critical analysis of scientific articles
• Writing technical and scientific reports

Benefits package

• Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
• Leave:the number of days off depends on the number of days the intern is actually present at the center
• Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)

Defence Security : This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST).Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment.

Recruitment Policy : As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities.

Inria, the French national institute for research in digital science and technology, supports the French government in national research and innovation strategies in the digital field, acting as Digital Programs Agency. Inria leads over 300 research and innovation projects with its 3,500 scientists, engineers, and support staff, in partnership with universities and the digital ecosystem (businesses, entrepreneurs, and public stakeholders). Together, we explore strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, cloud technologies, digital transformation in healthcare, digital twins, and digital technologies for defence. We develop practical solutions such as software, tech startups, partnerships with national companies, and cutting-edge training programmes. Our goal is to drive scientific, technological, and industrial excellence to ensure France’s digital sovereignty.