This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in the structural testing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including test design, test system and fixture design, data acquisition, data analysis, and comprehensive/functional reporting. The ideal candidate will support ongoing projects and contribute to the development of innovative testing methods and processes.

Structural Testing and Validation Team

In this department, where structural testing of unmanned aerial vehicles is conducted, candidates can gain experience in test setups, test rig designs, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical actuators, control systems, sensors, and data acquisition systems.

The Test Design team virtually designs methods to simulate the aircraft’s design conditions, determines the boundary conditions of the test setup, identifies the sensors and their locations for measurements, and prepares test procedures. Based on these procedures, the team examines, analyzes, and reports the test data.

The Actuator, Sensor, Data Acquisition, and Control team selects actuators suitable for the test conditions, determines the sensors and data acquisition systems to be used, and develops control algorithms for the actuators.

The Test Fixture Design team creates 3D designs in accordance with the boundary conditions provided by the Test Design team. The team performs strength analyses of the designs, prepares technical drawings, follows manufacturing processes, and creates assembly instructions.

General Qualifications

Education:
Currently pursuing or graduated from a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related fields.

Technical Knowledge:
Knowledge and interest in one or more of the following areas: Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Data Acquisition, and Signal Processing.

Language Skills:
Ability to follow scientific literature in English.

Communication Skills:
Strong presentation and documentation skills.

Technical Competencies:
Knowledge of one or more of the following programs: CATIA, Ansys Static Structural, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Analytical Skills:
Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking and a results-oriented approach.

Teamwork:
Ability to work effectively within a team.

Adaptability:
Willingness to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced working environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Experience:
Internship or project experience in engineering fields such as design, manufacturing, analysis, data acquisition, signal processing, or interface development.

Software Skills:
Basic knowledge of the following industry-standard software and tools for structural analysis and design:

• CAD Software: CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software: ANSYS, Abaqus
• Mathematical and Simulation Software: MATLAB, Simulink
• Programming Languages: C#, MATLAB
• Control System Design Software: PLC (Ladder Logic), LabVIEW
• Project Management Software: Microsoft Project, Jira
• Data Analysis Software: Excel, MATLAB