Flight Test Instrumentation Intern
About Odys
Our mission at Odys is simple - we build safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors. Our flagship aircraft Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle by using city helipads and local airports to connect cities less than 1,000 miles apart (approx 40% of flights). And on average cut CO2 by 76% on tens of billions of flight miles globally.
To get there, we start with our UAV called Laila for commercial logistics, medical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and defense missions. We’re deploying aircraft with launch partners (Fiji Airways, Honeywell, Aramex, US Navy) beginning in 2026 and already have firm orders for aircraft under contract.
We’re a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace that focus on fast iterations loops (completed transition flight faster than our peers) combined with mastery of the aircraft certification process. Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production, and electrified transportation vehicles that magnetically levitate, that roll, that fly. Together, we’ve been learning, developing, building, testing, and preparing for this challenge our entire lives.
About The Role
The Flight Test Instrumentation Intern is a hands-on role for a passionate and driven intern to contribute to a high cadence flight test program. This role involves designing, programming, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation in prototype aircraft and ground control stations. A nothing-will-stop-me attitude is a must, you will be relied upon for the flight test program to be successful. You will learn from and be supported by one of the best engineering teams in the business. Previous experience with flight test activities is desirable.
Responsibilities
Install, program, test and support aircraft flight test instrumentation systems to meet requirements
Build and maintain a fly-by-wire aircraft according to Odys standards using shop and calibrated tooling
Build and install: Harness assemblies, Strain Gauges, DAQ systems, accelerometers, data aggregators, and other sensor parameters
Maintain good recordkeeping of all work performed
Assume any duties delegated
Requirements
Previous experimental flight test experience, preferably eVTOL or UAS-related
Experience implementing sensor stacks with known flight control architectures, both hardware and software integration
Excellent computer skills – proficiency with day-to-day applications as well as data analysis experience using Matlab and Python
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines.
Must be able to work both independently and on a team, work extended hours, and travel as required.
Travel Requirements: This position will involve at least 75% travel to different flight test site locations. This travel will be most commonly to Buttonwillow, CA with the rest of the flight test team.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience in motorsports and/or electric vehicles (AIAA Design, Build, Fly; Formula SAE, etc.)