Hands-on UAV Robotics Internship: Field Prototyping & Testing

Fiducial; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1000 euro monthly compensation

10 vacation days during internship

Flexible hours

Work from home 2 days per week

Job summary

Fiducial in Delft is seeking a hands-on Drone Hardware Intern to build and test hardware for our UAV projects. You will wire sensors, mount compute boards, set up flight controllers, and test drones in the field as part of active R&D.

Applicants should be enrolled in Aerospace/Robotics/Engineering, have Linux basics, and enjoy rapid iteration. The internship runs 6 months in Delft with 1000€ monthly pay and flexible hours, including some work-from-home days.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in relevant study (Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Engineering).
• Linux basics.
• Interest in UAVs, robotics, embedded systems, or autonomy.
• English proficiency.
• Organized and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate hardware onto real drone platforms used in active R&D.
• Work hands-on with flight controllers (ArduPilot) and compute boards (Jetson, Orange Pi).
• Deploy and debug embedded perception software.
• Solder, assemble, and prototype wiring, adapters, mounts, and housings.
• 3D-print parts and quickly turn ideas into working physical prototypes.
• Support and participate in drone flight tests (you’ll fly regularly).
• Troubleshoot issues, iterate fast, and improve our hardware setups.

Skills

Linux basics

English proficiency

Independent

Curious

Organized

Proactive

Tinkering

Education

Enrolled in aerospace/robotics/electrical/mechatronics/engineering

Tools

CAD

3D printing

GitHub

Job description

Fiducial in Delft is seeking a hands-on Drone Hardware Intern to build and test hardware for our UAV projects. You will wire sensors, mount compute boards, set up flight controllers, and test drones in the field as part of active R&D.

Applicants should be enrolled in Aerospace/Robotics/Engineering, have Linux basics, and enjoy rapid iteration. The internship runs 6 months in Delft with 1000€ monthly pay and flexible hours, including some work-from-home days.