About the Role
Join the Kashmir World Foundation (KwF) Aerospace Team and help advance our mission to protect Himalayan snow leopards through cutting-edge technology and conservation innovation. As an intern, you’ll contribute to fully autonomous aircraft—systems capable of independent takeoff, mission execution, and return. You’ll work directly on real flight systems, including airframe design (Fusion 360, OpenVSP), system modeling (GNU Octave), flight simulation (JSBSim), autonomy development (ArduPilot, DroneKit-Python, MAVProxy), and embedded systems integration.
You’ll also help develop advanced capabilities like multimodal sensor fusion, including real-time object detection with YOLO, enabling intelligent monitoring and protection of wildlife in remote Himalayan habitats.
Who We’re Looking For:
Pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field
Excited to work on real autonomous aircraft for conservation missions
Comfortable with or eager to learn Fusion 360, OpenVSP, GNU Octave, ArduPilot, DroneKit-Python, MAVProxy, JSBSim, Python, C/C++, and embedded systems
Interested in real-time systems, sensor fusion, and autonomy
Strong communicators and collaborative teammates ready for a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment
This internship is hands-on, collaborative, and ideal for students passionate about aerospace, technology, and protecting endangered wildlife.
Key CS-related components include:
Autonomy development: DroneKit-Python, ArduPilot scripting, MAVProxy integration
Flight simulation and modeling: JSBSim, GNU Octave
Embedded systems: Firmware development, real-time processing, sensor integration
Sensor fusion and AI: Real-time object detection using YOLO, multimodal data processing
Requirements
Educational Background:
Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
Technical Skills (Preferred / Eager to Learn):
Flight Systems & Autonomy:
ArduPilot scripting
DroneKit-Python
MAVProxy integration
Flight Simulation & Modeling:
JSBSim
GNU Octave
Airframe design using Fusion 360 or OpenVSP
Programming & Embedded Systems:
Python, C/C++
Embedded systems integration and firmware development
Real-time processing and sensor integration
AI & Sensor Fusion:
Real-time object detection (YOLO)
Multimodal sensor fusion and data processing
Experience & Interests:
Passionate about autonomous aircraft, real-time systems, and wildlife conservation
Comfortable working on hands-on, collaborative projects with a cross-disciplinary team
Interest in innovative technology applications for conservation
Soft Skills:
Strong communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment
Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new tools and technologies
Other Requirements:
Available for the duration of the internship (flexible depending on academic schedule)
Willingness to engage with field-based conservation projects when required