# Flight Control Intern at Auterion

> Switzerland · Intern · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aauterion%3A8928210002 (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Auterion](https://alderhq.app/companies/auterion)
- Location text: Zurich, Switzerland; Zurich, Switzerland
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Switzerland (evidence: "Location: Zurich, Switzerland; Zurich, Switzerland")
- Posted: 2026-11-03 (8 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://auterion.com/company/careers-open-position/8928210002?gh_jid=8928210002
- Skills listed (inferred): C++, Docker

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Zurich, n 15): p25 €22k, median €37k, p75 €51k

## Description (the employer's text)

As a Flight Control Intern, you will contribute to the development, integration, and validation of flight control and autonomy features on Auterion-powered UAVs within the Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) team. Gain hands-on experience with Auterion’s technology stack, real-world testing, and product validation while collaborating with engineers, hardware experts, and customers. Opportunities to learn, take ownership, and grow in a dynamic startup environment.

### Responsibilities

- Integrate, develop features for and maintain autonomous aerial vehicles.
- Design and implement algorithms in control, estimation, system state monitoring and management.
- Test in simulation and in real flights, evaluate performance and iterate quickly.
- Document and report procedures and results.
### Qualifications and Skills

- Final-year Master’s student or graduate in mechanical, electrical, computer science, robotics or related engineering field.
- Software development experience. C++ preferred.
- Knowledge of GNC topics such as system dynamics, state estimation, and control, applied to real-world robotic systems.
- Hands-on experience with robotic hardware and electronics.
- Comfortable working with Git and Linux.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Bonus: PX4 ecosystem or aerial robotics experience.
- Bonus: Experience with ROS2, DDS, Docker.
- CH/EU citizenship required.
### Benefits

- Flexible working hours
- Car parking
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Mental health and wellbeing support
### About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.

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