About the role#
Wing is looking for a Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineering Intern to join our team in Palo Alto. You will work on algorithms for motion planning, state estimation, flight control, and contingency management. This role focuses on autonomous aerial robots and requires experience deploying software for motion planning or low-level control on physical systems.
What you'll do#
- Prototype new robot behaviors to solve business problems.
- Develop and implement motion planning and control algorithms for Wing aircraft.
- Deploy and validate software in both simulated and real environments.
- Analyze flight data to measure the effectiveness of different approaches.
- Collaborate with engineers in perception, machine learning, simulation, aerodynamics, and embedded software.
- Learn the requirements for building and maintaining an autonomous system.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral degree in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Hands-on engineering experience from project teams, research labs, or previous internships.
- Coursework in linear algebra, optimization, machine learning, or statistics.
- Theoretical foundations in data structures and algorithms.
- Proficiency in C++ or Python.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid, full-time.
About Wing
Wing is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in drone delivery services. The company operates a fleet of automated drones to transport small packages from businesses to homes. It focuses on logistics and uncrewed delivery systems.
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