Drone Systems Engineering Intern
LED FastStart•Lafayette, LA
•$35,000 - $50,000•Onsite
About The Position
DMR Technologies designs and manufactures advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) serving agriculture, public safety, critical infrastructure, and defense. Our products combine mechanical engineering, electronics, embedded systems, software, manufacturing, and autonomous flight into complete solutions built in Louisiana. We’re seeking a Drone Systems Engineering Intern who enjoys building things, solving problems, and learning across multiple engineering disciplines.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with tools and hands-on equipment
- Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)
- Experience with Electronics and soldering
- Experience with Embedded systems or microcontrollers
- Experience with JavaScript, Python, or C++
- Experience with React or web application development
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
- Experience with Robotics or autonomous systems
- Experience with 3D printing
- Experience with Drone building or FPV experience
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the design and development of drone platforms
- Building and testing prototype aircraft
- Supporting mechanical, electrical, and software integration
- Assisting with flight testing and data collection
- Troubleshooting hardware and system-level issues
- Supporting manufacturing process improvements
- Assisting with CAD models, engineering documentation, and BOM updates
- Integrating sensors, payloads, cameras, communications equipment, and accessories
- Supporting internal software tools, automation, or AI-powered engineering workflows
- Working alongside engineering, production, and flight operations teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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