Skyways is looking for a Computer Vision and Robotics Intern to work on perception and autonomy systems that support our Detect and Avoid (DAA) capabilities. You will join a team building the future of air transportation with fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the intersection of commercial and defense markets.
What You'll Do
- Develop and test computer vision models for detecting and tracking aircraft.
- Support Detect and Avoid (DAA) perception development.
- Generate and analyze datasets used for training and evaluation.
- Integrate models into robotics software pipelines using ROS 2.
- Evaluate performance of perception algorithms using simulation and generated data.
- Collaborate with autonomy engineers to improve system performance and reliability.
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Python and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Familiarity with computer vision, perception, or object detection models.
- Interest in robotics, autonomy, or autonomous vehicles.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-moving engineering environment.
- Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.
Technical Stack
- Python
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- ROS 2
Team & Environment
You will work closely with autonomy and robotics engineers on real problems that impact active aircraft programs.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Austin, TX.
Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
