Robotics Engineering Co-op

About the role#

The AEVEX Navigation and Autonomy Center (NAC) develops advanced algorithms for autonomous systems, focusing on navigation, sensor fusion, and computer vision. This co-op position offers the opportunity to contribute to research and development for autonomous platforms operating in GPS-degraded or GPS-denied environments. You will work alongside senior engineers to prototype and validate software for unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

What you'll do#

• Develop and implement computer vision-based localization, SLAM, or deep learning models.
• Integrate data from cameras, IMUs, GNSS, and alternative PNT sources for sensor fusion applications.
• Optimize and deploy navigation and autonomy algorithms for embedded systems and edge computing hardware.
• Perform simulation and validation of algorithms using Python, C++, or Rust.
• Participate in flight test campaigns to validate software and algorithms on UAS.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, or Rust.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2.
• Demonstrated project or professional experience with computer vision and deep learning frameworks (such as OpenCV, PyTorch, or TensorFlow).
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time computing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Location & details#

• Location: Tampa, Florida.
• Work Modality: On-site.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Term: Rolling.