Drone Engineer intern

About the Role

Decouvertes Future Tech Private Limited develops advanced drone platforms for industrial inspection and defense applications. This Drone Engineer intern role is an on-site, full-time position based in the Pune Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, integration, and testing of drone platforms and subsystems.
• Assist in mechanical and electrical integration of components.
• Contribute to UAV assembly and prototyping.
• Conduct lab and field tests to validate performance, safety, and reliability.
• Perform basic programming tasks for flight control or payload systems.
• Collect data during test flights.
• Document results, issues, and improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers across robotics, aerospace, and software domains.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Refine designs to meet mission-specific requirements for industrial inspections and defense applications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational knowledge and hands-on interest in Drones and UAV systems, including basic understanding of flight mechanics and components.
• Background or coursework in Robotics and Aerospace Engineering.
• Programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, or similar, particularly for control systems, sensor integration, or data processing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities, with attention to detail in testing and documentation.
• Comfort working on-site in a lab and field-testing environment in Pune Division.
• Readiness to follow safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Prior project experience with drones, robotics, embedded systems, or control systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electronics, Robotics, or related engineering discipline.