Internship Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineering (m/w/d)

Internship Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineering (m/w/d)

At Alpine Eagle, we’re building the future of counter-drone defence. We’re a fast-growing, international deep-tech company working at the intersection of aerospace engineering, defence systems, and machine learning. Our goal: create the world’s first swarm-based, airborne counter-drone system.

Modern conflicts show how quickly drones are reshaping the battlefield. Threats are rising, and today’s solutions aren’t keeping pace. We’re here to change that.

Alpine Eagle isn’t just a defence company. It’s a mission. Backed by an international team, strong funding, and a bold vision, we’re looking for people who want to shape the next generation of aerial security and build something that truly matters.

How you will make an impact:

• Design,implement,and extendadvanced guidance algorithms using model predictive controlmethodologiesthat consider visual perception, flight envelope, and mission constraints.
• Systematic validation and comparison by extensive simulation studies, benchtests,and real-world flight tests.
• Maximize flight performance through tuning andoptimizingflight control systems, ensuring ouraircraftfly precisely as required — safely, reliably, and with minimal operator input.
• Tight integration with our existing computer visionalgorithmsand flight control systems.

✅ What you need to be successful:

• Background in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a similar field.
• Knowledgeinmodel predictive controlalgorithms, ideally with hands-on experience.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python; experiencewith C++ isa plus.
• Experience in developing and shipping real-world robotic applications that are powered by ROS(2).
• Experience with robotic simulators (at least one of Gazebo,MuJoCo, Isaac Gym, orAirsim) and PX4-based flight controllers is a plus.
• Ideally, basic knowledge about flight mechanicsoraircraftdesign.
• Proactive and organized team player.
• Valid work permit (citizenship or visa) for Germany.
• Currently enrolled in a university within Germany.

At Alpine Eagle, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity.

Apply now!