Robotics & Embedded Systems Intern

Department: Engineering

Location: Long Beach CA

Employment Type: Intern

About Odys

At Odys, we’re mobilizing power, with Hybrid Power Systems developed for aerospace and in-demand everywhere. It’s the kind of mission diversity that demands a fresh way of thinking.

We began with an early bet on hybrid, when the mobility industry was focused on batteries. We designed, tested, and validated our first 1 MW high-speed generator in 12 months. And then we pushed further, developing systems with greater power density in less time. Today, our Hybrid Power Systems offer outputs ranging from 20 kW to 4 MW, with applications in the air or on the ground.

One of those applications is Laila, an unmanned drone designed for critical logistics and defense missions. With its 100 kW-class onboard Hybrid Power System, Laila can support medical cold-chain transport or serve as an aerial platform for counter-UAS measures.

The market interest has been overwhelming: Over 30 inbound requests from leading US and global manufacturers, and 14+ DoD contracts.

Our team comes from deep tech and aerospace, with backgrounds spanning drone and aircraft development, high-volume production, and electrified mobility.

We operate with urgency and ownership at every level. We validated high-speed generator technology faster than our peers, not because we skipped steps, but because we've been doing this long enough to know which ones matter most.

Creating the future of power, in the air and on the ground, is a challenge we’ve been training our entire lives for. If that sounds like you, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

About the Role

• We are looking for a motivated intern to assist our robotics team in building and integrating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms used for autonomous testing and sensor development.

• This role is ideal for students interested in robotics, drones, mechatronics, and embedded systems, who enjoy hands-on work with hardware and system integration.

• The intern will support the development team by assembling UAV platforms, integrating sensors and communication devices, and assisting with system-level bench and flight testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling and maintaining UAV platforms used for research and development

• Support integration of sensors, cameras, radios, and communication modules

• Perform wiring, soldering, and hardware setup for onboard electronics

• Help verify hardware functionality (power, communication, sensor outputs)

• Assist with bench testing and flight testing preparation

• Support integration of hardware with onboard compute systems

• Help document wiring diagrams, system configurations, and integration procedures

• Assist with scripting or software tasks when required (e.g., device testing, logging)

• Travel to support field flight testing operations (~20% of the time)

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

• Strong interest in robotics systems and UAVs

• Basic knowledge of electronics and electrical systems

• Experience with wiring, connectors, or soldering

• Familiarity with Linux and basic programming (Python or C++)

• Experience with ROS2

• Ability to work hands-on with hardware and troubleshoot issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with drones or robotics platforms

• Familiarity with embedded systems or microcontrollers

• Experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, CAN, I2C)

• Experience with PX4 autopilot

• Experience integrating sensors or cameras

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience working with real UAV platforms

• Exposure to sensor integration and autonomous system development

• Opportunity to work alongside engineers developing next-generation autonomous vehicles

• Experience with hardware-software integration in robotics systems