Firmware Engineer Intern

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: 

Firmware Engineer Intern (100%)
Starting date: January/February 2026

Your role:

As a Firmware Engineer Intern, you will join our team for a research-focused role. You will work closely with engineering teams to explore, evaluate, and help clarify technical needs across key domains. This position provides significant exposure to the intersection of hardware and software. Depending on project priorities and your interests, your focus will be on embedded systems, camera technology, or both.

What you will own: 

Your responsibilities will focus on one or more of the following research areas, based on project needs:

• Investigating topics related to microcontroller firmware, bootloader strategies, data logging solutions, and data transport layers.
• Evaluating frameworks for automated unit testing on target hardware.
• Researching camera system architectures and understanding Image Signal Processor (ISP) functionalities.
• Contributing to the enhancement and streamlining of internal testing tools for imaging.
• Exploring technical solutions for lighting and flash system design.

Your profile:

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in the intersection of hardware and software.
• Familiarity with (or strong desire to learn) programming languages such as C, C++, Python or Rust.
• Eye for details, independent mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good level of English. French or any additional language is an asset.

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.