About the role#
nTop is seeking three engineering students for a 12-week summer fellowship at our New York City headquarters. This program focuses on the end-to-end development of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). You will work in a small, cross-functional team to design, build, and fly a prototype from scratch. We are hiring for three specific roles: Configurator/Analysis Lead, Avionics/Controls Lead, and Design/Manufacturing Lead.
What you'll do#
- Develop a novel UAS configuration, airframe, and component structure.
- Lead the construction, assembly, and flight testing of your prototype.
- Document your process to create an nTop learning course.
- Generate marketing content and co-author a research paper.
- Define the aircraft outer mold line or translate it into a detailed airframe.
- Specify, integrate, and program electronic components and flight control systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree program.
- Configurator/Analysis Lead: Knowledge of aircraft configuration, trade studies, performance analysis, aerodynamics, CFD, and stability analysis. Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or XFLR5.
- Avionics/Controls Lead: Experience with mechatronic systems, UAS component specification, microcontroller programming, flight management systems, and control theory. Familiarity with soldering, wiring, and protocols like I2C, SPI, or CAN.
- Design/Manufacturing Lead: Proficiency in Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), detailed mechanical design, and engineering drawings. Experience with 3D printing, structural analysis, and material properties for polymers and composites.
Location & details#
- Location: New York City, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
About nTop
nTop is a software development company based in New York. Founded in 2015, the firm employs between 51 and 200 people. It builds a design and analysis platform that combines geometry and physics for engineering teams. The software focuses on implicit modeling and real-time simulation to assist with mechanical engineering and product development.
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