Drone Systems Engineering Intern
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DMR TECHNOLOGIES INC
Lafayette, LA, US
Summary
Support the design, assembly, testing, and deployment of next-generation unmanned aircraft systems. Tasks include building prototypes, integrating hardware and software, and assisting with flight testing and data collection.
Job Description
Drone Systems Engineering Intern
Location: Lafayette, LA (Preferred)
Type: Internship (Part-Time or Full-Time)
About DMR Technologies
DMR Technologies designs and manufactures advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) serving agriculture, public safety, critical infrastructure, and defense. Our products combine mechanical engineering, electronics, embedded systems, software, manufacturing, and autonomous flight into complete solutions built in Louisiana. We’re seeking a Drone Systems Engineering Intern who enjoys building things, solving problems, and learning across multiple engineering disciplines.
What You'll Do
As a Drone Systems Engineering Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the design, assembly, testing, and deployment of next-generation unmanned aircraft systems.
Projects may include:
- Assisting with the design and development of drone platforms
- Building and testing prototype aircraft
- Supporting mechanical, electrical, and software integration
- Assisting with flight testing and data collection
- Troubleshooting hardware and system-level issues
- Supporting manufacturing process improvements
- Assisting with CAD models, engineering documentation, and BOM updates
- Integrating sensors, payloads, cameras, communications equipment, and accessories
- Supporting internal software tools, automation, or AI-powered engineering workflows
- Working alongside engineering, production, and flight operations teams
No two weeks are the same. Interns are encouraged to contribute ideas, solve problems, and take ownership of meaningful projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with tools and hands-on equipment
- Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Bonus Experience
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)
- Electronics and soldering
- Embedded systems or microcontrollers
- JavaScript, Python, or C++
- React or web application development
- AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
- Robotics or autonomous systems
- 3D printing
- Drone building or FPV experience
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
What We're Looking For
We care less about checking every box and more about finding builders. The ideal candidate enjoys taking things apart, figuring out how they work, improving them, and building something even better.
Why DMR?
You'll work directly with engineers, technicians, manufacturing, software developers, and company leadership while contributing to products that are deployed in the real world—not hypothetical classroom projects. You’ll leave with experience spanning engineering, manufacturing, software, testing, and product development that few internships can offer.
Based in Detroit, the heart of American engineering innovation, we don’t just think in terms of the commercial drone industry. We think of agriculture, construction, facilities management, public safety and the chemical-safe reclamation industries. We think in terms of solutions. Big challenges and microscopic. And that’s why we’ve built the most precise and reliable industrial drones in the market.
As for the how, we’ve had a drone in the air almost every day for a decade. That’s years of putting in the real work to master the technology of flight control and manufacturing. We didn’t wait for opportunities, we created them through precision manufacturing and use-case development. There’s a reason we’re called DMR Drone Manufacturing + Research: our clients don’t have the time for us to be reactive so we’ve already invested our time in being proactive. Building technology we can speak about with confidence. And considering the needs of our partners and industries.
Fly the answer by getting in touch: [email protected]
Founded
2024
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Based in Detroit, the heart of American engineering innovation, we don’t just think in terms of the commercial drone industry. We think of agriculture, construction, facilities management, public safety and the chemical-safe reclamation industries. We think in terms of solutions. Big challenges and microscopic. And that’s why we’ve built the most precise and reliable industrial drones in the market.
As for the how, we’ve had a drone in the air almost every day for a decade. That’s years of putting in the real work to master the technology of flight control and manufacturing. We didn’t wait for opportunities, we created them through precision manufacturing and use-case development. There’s a reason we’re called DMR Drone Manufacturing + Research: our clients don’t have the time for us to be reactive so we’ve already invested our time in being proactive. Building technology we can speak about with confidence. And considering the needs of our partners and industries.
Fly the answer by getting in touch: [email protected]
Founded
2024
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
