Drone Systems Intern — Prototyping, Testing & Integration

DMR TECHNOLOGIES INC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

DMR Technologies INC in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Drone Systems Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines while contributing to next‑generation unmanned aircraft systems.

You will assist with design, assembly, testing, flight operations, data collection, and CAD models, while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and flight teams to enable real‑world deployment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical degree in a related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on comfort with tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and development of drone platforms.
• Build and test prototype aircraft.
• Support mechanical, electrical, and software integration.
• Assist with flight testing and data collection.
• Troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues.
• Support manufacturing process improvements.
• Assist with CAD models, engineering documentation, and BOM updates.
• Integrate sensors, payloads, cameras, communications equipment, and accessories.
• Support internal software tools, automation, or AI-powered workflows.
• Work with engineering, production, and flight operations teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Learning mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Robotics

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Fusion 360

Embedded systems

Python

C++

Job description

DMR Technologies INC in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Drone Systems Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines while contributing to next‑generation unmanned aircraft systems.

You will assist with design, assembly, testing, flight operations, data collection, and CAD models, while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and flight teams to enable real‑world deployment.