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💼 About This Role

You'll support the development of intelligent navigation and motion-planning algorithms for Pivotal's Helix eVTOL aircraft. You'll collaborate with autonomy and GNC engineers to design, implement, and evaluate planning algorithms that operate effectively in dynamic, real-world environments. This internship is well-suited for students or early-career engineers interested in deploying planning systems on real platforms.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Design and implement path planning and trajectory generation algorithms.
• Develop and evaluate motion planning solutions in simulation and real-world.
• Integrate planning modules within ROS-based autonomy stacks.
• Test and validate planning algorithms through flight experiments.

📋 Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, CS, Aerospace, or EE.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python.
• Knowledge of robot motion planning concepts (graph search, sampling-based, trajectory optimization).
• Familiarity with robotics frameworks such as ROS.

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with UAV platforms or aerial robotics.
• Familiarity with PX4 autopilot stack.
• Hands-on integration with real hardware systems.

🚩 Heads Up

• High number of responsibilities (7 listed) for an intern role.
• Mentions 'Attributes aligned with Core Values' with vague expectations.