Remote or hybrid in the Greater Toronto Area, this internship combines embedded software with drone security research and prototyping.
As an Embedded Systems and Drone Security Research and Development Intern, you will work directly with the project lead. You will research identity management for drones, moving from simulation toward working hardware. The Fall/Winter internship includes hands-on embedded and security work tested in simulation and on real hardware.
Key Responsibilities: Set up drone simulations with PX4 or ArduPilot
Develop embedded software for drone identity management
Integrate controller authentication and secure credential storage
Test authentication failures and connectivity loss
Document architecture, experiments, code, and results
Requirements: Use C/C++, Python, Linux, and Git
Understand flight controllers and embedded systems
Understand MAVLink and hardware interfaces
Demonstrate solid troubleshooting and documentation skills
Simulation or cryptographic identity experience is advantageous
Apply embedded, Linux, and security skills to prototype identity management for drones across simulation and hardware.