Drone Hardware Engineering Intern

Digital Place Vision Pte Ltddigitalplace.ai; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Place Vision Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a motivated Robotics Intern to support hardware development of our drones. You will work with lead engineers to design, assemble, and test drone components, gaining real-world experience in fast-paced robotics.

The role emphasizes hands-on building, wiring, 3D printing, and systems integration, with guidance to develop practical skills in electronics, CAD design, and prototyping for commercial drone hardware.

Qualifications

• Pursuing (or recently graduated with) a degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude—comfortable with wires, crimpers, tools.
• Familiar with hardware-level communication protocols (I2C, Serial/UART).
• Experience with 3D design software and 3D printing.

Responsibilities

• Hardware Assembly & Prototyping: Build, assemble, and test physical drone prototypes under guidance.
• Electronics & Soldering: Fabricate cables, manage wire routing, and solder components for power/communication systems.
• 3D Design & Fabrication: Draft parts and mounts using 3D CAD; operate 3D printers for rapid prototyping.
• Systems Integration: Connect and configure sensors, motors, and microcontrollers.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Debug hardware, test structural integrity, optimize mechanical/electrical performance.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Electronics assembly

3D CAD design

ROS2 familiarity

Python/C++ basics

Education

Robotics/Mechatronics/EE degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Digital Place Vision Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a motivated Robotics Intern to support hardware development of our drones. You will work with lead engineers to design, assemble, and test drone components, gaining real-world experience in fast-paced robotics.

The role emphasizes hands-on building, wiring, 3D printing, and systems integration, with guidance to develop practical skills in electronics, CAD design, and prototyping for commercial drone hardware.