GNSS Systems Engineer Intern

Skydio

Dec 1, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Software Engineering
San Mateo

Requirements

Working towards an MSc or PhD with emphasis on GNSS positioning or a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
Good software development skills with an ambition to write clean and efficient code in Python and C/C++
Knowledge of GNSS positioning and related technologies (PPP, RTK/PPK, GNSS/INS sensor fusion, navigation integrity techniques)
Interest or experience in photogrammetry with UAVs
Some experience in embedded systems development
Excellent written skills for clear reporting of data analysis and conclusions

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of Skydio’s analysis tools to maximize the performance of on-board GNSS systems operating in a wide range of scenarios (using real live signals and GNSS simulators).
Help us define the best methodology to rigorously characterize, validate, and tune GNSS receivers for UAV platforms
Contribute the Skydio’s high accuracy GNSS stack - including our PPK pipeline - to achieve robust cm-level positioning, with a particular focus on photogrammetry applications
Explore advanced GNSS integrity techniques tailored for UAV platforms

Skydio

Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

501-1000

Employees

2014

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. Skydio leverages breakthrough AI to create the world’s most intelligent flying machines for use by consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Founded in 2014, Skydio is made up of leading experts in AI, robotics, cameras, and electric vehicles from top companies, research labs, and universities from around the world. Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S. from its headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, CA, to offer the highest standards of supply chain, manufacturing and data security. Skydio is trusted by leading enterprises across a wide range of industry sectors and is backed by top investors and strategic partners including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.