About HyLightHyLight’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 IncludeDetecting methane leaks from gas infrastructures (4% of global GHG emissions)Inspecting power lines to prevent outages and wildfiresBy 2030, we aim to become the global leader in aerial monitoring.In just 3 years, we have pushed the realm of possibilities: as we have:Developed 8 iterations of the HyLighterLogged over 300 flight hoursSecured our first inspection contracts with Europe’s largest infrastructure operatorsJoined the world’s top startup accelerator, Y CombinatorRaised €6 millionsHyLight 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.Job SummaryThis internship is at the core of our operations.The objective is to take ownership of the full operational payload workflow, from mission preparation to client delivery, while contributing to the continuous improvement of payload systems and data pipelines based on real operational feedback.The intern will be involved in all operational phases of an inspection mission : mission planning, remote payload operations, data analysis, and client reporting and will use this hands-on experience to support the payload and data development roadmap.The MissionEnd-to-End Operational ScopeOperations PreparationDesign flight trajectories and waypoints according to flight corridors, infrastructure constraints, and inspection objectivesPrepare mission parameters and payload configurationsAnticipate operational risks and data coverage constraintsLive Payload OperationsOperate payloads remotely from the control room during live missionsControl gimbal and sensors in real timeEnsure data capture quality (LiDAR and imagery) throughout the missionData Analysis & ValidationProcess LiDAR point clouds, imagery, methane sensingAnalyze collected data to identify defects or points of interestValidate data completeness and consistencyClient DeliveryPrepare structured inspection reports and deliverablesEnsure data quality meets client and internal standardsContinuous Improvement & Roadmap ContributionImprove flight preparation methods, payload presets, and operating proceduresSupport Lead Payload and Lead Data on embedded systems and data workflow optimizationContribute to tooling, documentation, or automation aligned with the development roadmapEducationProfile Sought:Currently enrolled in an engineering school (4th or 5th year), or a final-year Licence / Bachelor in relevant backgrounds include embedded systems, computer science, mechatronics, robotics, applied physics, aerospace, or similar disciplines.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 SkillsThis is an exhaustive list of sought after skills, if you haveMicrocontrollers: ESP32, Atmega328Communication Protocols: UART, CAN, I2C, PWM, SPI, RS485Programming languages: C/C++, PythonElectronics: PCB design, power electronics, electronic system sizingSoft SkillsAutonomous and reliableStrong sense of responsibility during live operationsInterest in the drone industryCurious, eager to learn, enjoy building and creatingLanguages: English & FrenchBonus QualitiesStrong analytical and synthesizing mindsetProactive in proposing innovative technological building blocksCapable of estimating and communicating progress, meeting development timelines while anticipating challengesPrior personal or academic projects (link them in your CV!)What We OfferReal responsibility and mentorship with the Ops, Tech and Regulatory teams100% reimbursement of public transport pass (Navigo) or €800/year for sustainable commutingBike provided for commutingFree lunchBi-annual offsite trips with the whole teamExcellent work environment: international team, team events, beautiful offices on a former airbaseInterview ProcessIntroductory phone call (20 min)Video interview with our CTO Josef (40 min)Technical testOn-site meeting with the team (40 min)Location:Office : Base 217, Brétigny-sur-Orge, accessible via RER C.Lab and Warehouse access