Type of contract : Embedded Systems Engineer - End of study Internship
Place : South of Paris (Base aérienne 217, 91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge)
Starting date : September - Based on availability
Language : French and English
Duration : 6 months - Full time position after
Compensation : €1200/month
Hi there, you can find more details below:
HyLight is aiming for a diverse and included team, if your profile doesn’t fit all the description but you can bring a diverse point of view, push it forward, it will be highly appreciated.
AboutHyLight:
HyLight’s mission is to help society become more resilient to climate change by improving the observation and inspection of infrastructure.
We build HyLighters, airships that collect data across vast distances with zero emissions.
Our activities include:
Detecting methane leaks from gas infrastructures (4% of global GHG emissions)
Inspecting power lines to prevent outages and wildfires
By 2030, we aim to inspect over 5 million kilometers of European energy infrastructure annually.
In just 3 years, we have pushed the realm of possibilities: as we have:
Developed 8 iterations of our steerable drones
Logged over 200 flight hours
Secured our first inspection contracts with Europe’s largest infrastructure operators
Joined the world’s top startup accelerator, Y Combinator
Raised €6 millions
Job Summary:
You’ll be part of the development of our HyLighter, working at the intersection of electronics, embedded programming, and hardware integration. This is a 360° hands-on internship with strong growth potential and direct impact on our product.
The Mission:
Under the guidance of the mechatronics engineer, you will:
Develop and integrate new embedded systems into the HyLighter
Enhance the robustness of current electronics and embedded systems
Participate in the system architecture and technical studies
Be at the crusade of software and hardware development
Learn about the engineering decisions taken to face new developments: new systems to design, new steerable drones, new ground facilities, and many others.
**Personal Note from Josef (CTO):
**This embedded systems internship at HyLight will immerse you in fast-paced, real-world projects where you’ll be directly involved in the development of the HyLighter. You’ll tackle varied and stimulating tasks focused on the details that guarantee quality and reliability. Your days will involve programming microcontrollers, electronic assembly, and PCB design. It’s a unique opportunity to learn fast, get hands-on experience, and make a real impact in a human-sized team.
Location:
Office : Base 217, Brétigny-sur-Orge, accessible via RER C.
Lab and Warehouse access
Duration : 6 months and potentially full time position after
Profile Sought:
Education:
Currently enrolled in an engineering school or equivalent
Knowledge in embedded systems / mechatronics
The following list of skills is exhaustive, while you may not perfectly fit with the profile, we highly value personal growth and development. We see our interns as potential future team leads at HyLight.
Technical Skills:
This is an exhaustive list of sought after skills, if you have
Microcontrollers: ESP32, Atmega328
Communication Protocols: UART, CAN, I2C, PWM, SPI, RS485
Other boards: Raspberry Pi
Programming languages: C/C++, Python
Electronics: PCB design, power electronics, electronic system sizing
Soft Skills:
Autonomous with hands-on project
Interest in the drone industry
Curious, eager to learn, enjoy building and creating
Languages: English & French (preferably)
Bonus Qualities:
Strong analytical and synthesizing mindset
Proactive in proposing innovative technological building blocks
Capable of estimating and communicating progress, meeting development timelines while anticipating challenges
Prior personal or academic projects (link them in your CV!)
What We Offer:
Real responsibility and mentorship with the Tech and Regulatory teams
Potential to become a shareholder in HyLight upon hiring
100% reimbursement of public transport pass (Navigo) or €800/year for sustainable commuting
Bike provided for commuting
Free lunch
Bi-annual offsite trips with the whole team
Excellent work environment: international team, team events, beautiful offices on a former airbase
Interview Process:
Introductory phone call (20 min)
Video interview with our CTO Josef (40 min)
Technical test
On-site meeting with the team (40 min)