Autonomy Engineer Intern
Job Description
EraDrive’s vision is to revolutionize spaceflight through autonomy on-orbit and on the ground. We build software and hardware which allow spacecraft to see, decide, and act with minimal human supervision. Our software is already flying in space, and we are scaling it into a product family covering on-orbit inspection and rendezvous, space-based sensing and situational awareness, constellation and space traffic management, and deep space operations.
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 areas
When applying, select one or two of the following focus areas. Your work will align closely with the corresponding full-time role(s).
Guidance, Navigation & Control
Hardware & Embedded Testing
Software Systems
AI/ML
What you will do
Depending on focus area, you may:
Design and implement autonomy, navigation, perception, or control algorithms
Build simulation and testing infrastructure for mission-scale evaluation
Develop C++ and Python code used in software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop systems
Train, evaluate, and deploy AI/ML models using synthetic and real sensor data
Bring up and test real hardware payloads, sensors, and embedded systems
Own a well-scoped technical problem from design through validation and delivery
What you bring
Strong fundamentals in at least one relevant technical area
Ability to write clear, correct code in C++, Python, or both
Evidence of building real systems, not just coursework
Comfort working in a small, fast-moving team with real responsibility
Clear communication and willingness to own outcomes
Who should apply
Undergraduate, master’s, or PhD students in engineering or a closely related field
Candidates interested in eventually converting to a full-time role at EraDrive
People who want depth, responsibility, and real impact
