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Embedded Systems & Drone Security R&D Intern

@ Arkion-tech

Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

Arkion-tech is offering a Fall/Winter embedded systems and drone security R&D internship. The intern works directly with the project lead to research and prototype identity management in drones, from simulation to a working hardware prototype, using PX4 or ArduPilot. The posting names the internship and its embedded and security focus, but states no pay, location or schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up drone simulations in PX4 or ArduPilot
  • Develop embedded software for drone identity and authentication
  • Test implementations in simulation and on hardware
  • Document architecture, experiments, code and results

Requirements summary:

  • Hands-on drone or robotics development with PX4 or ArduPilot
  • C/C++, Python, Linux and Git
  • Knowledge of flight controllers, embedded systems and MAVLink
  • Strong troubleshooting and technical documentation skills

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Employer posting date
2026-10-27
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentEngineering
Work settingLaboratory, Office
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description
About The Role

Work directly with the project lead to research and prototype identity management embedded in drones, progressing from simulation to a working hardware prototype.

This is a Fall/Winter internship: hands-on embedded and security work, tested in simulation and on real hardware.

Responsibilities

What you’ll own.

Research & prototyping

  • Set up drone simulations using PX4 or ArduPilot.
  • Develop and integrate embedded software for drone identity, controller authentication, secure credential storage, and access controls.
  • Test the implementation in simulation and on real hardware, including connectivity loss and authentication failures.
  • Document architecture, experiments, code, and results.

Required Skills

What you’ll bring day one.

Core

  • Hands-on drone or robotics development using PX4 or ArduPilot.
  • C/C++, Python, Linux, and Git.
  • Understanding of flight controllers, embedded systems, MAVLink, and hardware interfaces such as UART, SPI, or I²C.
  • Strong troubleshooting and technical documentation skills.

Nice to Have

  • Software-in-the-loop or hardware-in-the-loop simulation.
  • STM32, RTOS, embedded Linux, or companion computers.
  • Cryptographic identity, certificates, secure elements, secure boot, or credential provisioning.
  • ROS 2, MAVSDK, or pymavlink.

Why Join Us

01

Take an idea from simulation to a working hardware prototype.

02

Work directly with the project lead.

03

Learn how cryptographic identity works on machines that fly.

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