Do you want to dive in the fast-growing industry of drones and get a rewarding experience in a dynamic start-up environment?
At Flyability, we believe that robots should be sent into hazardous places and dangerous situations instead of humans. To support our belief, we created Elios, the world’s first collision-tolerant flying robot that for the first time allows remote entry to complex and indoor spaces. With more than 100 employees, Flyability is the pioneer in the UAV indoor inspection industry. Joining Flyability is not just taking on a new job, it is seizing the opportunity to improve the life of millions of people and build the future of robotics.
To complete our creative and dynamic team in Lausanne, we are seeking a:
Propulsion Engineer Intern (100% - 6 months)
Starting date: September 2025
Your role:
For this hands-on position, you will join the Flyability Propulsion Lab, working on the propulsion system of our next-generation UAVs. You will support us in tackling the many propulsion-related challenges and help us push the boundaries of what UAVs can do in indoor environments. From lithium batteries and speed controllers to motors and propellers, this is a very broad field indeed, which allow us to tailor the job description to your interests and competencies
What you will own:
- Design and implementation of testing jigs and prototypes
- Performing experimental components testing and post-processing the acquired data
- Benchmarking components and suppliers
Requirements
Your profile:
- Good theoretical and practical electrical engineering skills
- Basics of lithium batteries operation
- Basic knowledge of the aerodynamics of flying vehicles
- Experience in the conception of prototypes and functional samples
- Practical prototyping skills such as 3D printing, soldering, and CNC
- Previous model planes/drones experience is a big plus
- Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks, ALTIUM, etc.
- Experience in data acquisition is a big plus
- Eye for details, independent mindset and excellent problem-solving skills
- Very Good level of English. French or any additional language is a plus
Flyability is a young Swiss company that values independent thinking combined with a collaborative spirit. Every day, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to solving problems. We all work together, and each voice is important to move forward.
Ready to join?
We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply —regardless of your past experience or resume, we'd love to hear from you.