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Planned Systems International · 1 day ago

Drone Systems Engineering Intern

Valparaiso, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company focused on providing innovative software solutions for Federal Government organizations. They are currently seeking a Drone Systems Engineering Intern to support the development of a next-generation modular drone system, offering hands-on experience in prototyping, integration, and validation within an agile engineering team.

Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assist in the mechanical and/or electrical subsystem design using CAD or PCB tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, KiCAD, etc.)

Support rapid prototyping efforts (e.g., 3D printing, breadboarding, sensor integration)

Participate in system integration and bench testing, including hardware debug and sensor calibration

Contribute to documentation efforts, including design logs, test procedures, and BOM tracking

Collaborate in agile development meetings and contribute to sprint tasks

Conduct research on FAA/regulatory compliance topics as they relate to small UAVs

Qualification

Mechanical CAD toolsElectrical CAD toolsEmbedded systemsCommunication protocolsPythonMATLABC/C++3D printingSensor integrationFAA compliance researchTeam collaborationTechnical documentation

Required

Enrolled in a college undergraduate program. Majors such as Mechanical Engineering are preferred

Basic experience with mechanical or electrical CAD tools

Exposure to embedded systems or programming (e.g., Arduino, STM32, ESP32)

Familiarity with common communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)

Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ is a plus

Interest in drones, autonomous systems, and rapid hardware development

Must have successfully completed one year of an accredited university/college with salient courseware to support meaningful contributions to systems engineering requirements for project