Contact UsContact UsContact UsContact UsContact UsAutonomy Internship (GNC, Hardware, Software, AI/ML)Palo Alto, CA | Hybrid or OnsiteApplyApplyEraDrive’s goal is to revolutionize how spaceflight is done and managed through autonomy. EraDrive builds autonomy software and hardware that let spacecraft see, decide, and act with minimal human control. Our software is already flying in space, and we are scaling it into a product family covering rendezvous, on-orbit inspection, formation flying, and space-based sensing. This is not a generic internship. Interns at EraDrive work on the same technical problems as full-time engineers and are evaluated against the same bar for ownership, rigor, and execution. Many interns will be considered for full-time roles.Focus areasWhen applying, select one or two following focus areas. Your work will align closely with the corresponding full-time role(s).Guidance Navigation and ControlHardware & Embedded TestSoftware SystemsAI / MLWhat you will doDepending on focus area, you may:Design and implement autonomy, navigation, perception, or control algorithmsBuild simulation and testing infrastructure for mission-scale evaluationDevelop C++ and Python code used in software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop systemsTrain, evaluate, and deploy ML models using synthetic and real sensor dataBring up and test real hardware, sensors, and embedded systemsOwn a well-scoped technical problem from design through validation and deliveryWhat you bringStrong fundamentals in at least one relevant technical areaAbility to write clear, correct code in C++, Python, or bothEvidence of building real systems, not just courseworkComfort working in a small, fast-moving team with real responsibilityClear communication and willingness to own outcomesWho should applyUndergraduate, master’s, or PhD students in engineering or a closely related fieldCandidates interested in eventually converting to a full-time role at EraDrivePeople who want depth, responsibility, and real impact
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