Camera & Imaging Intern

Skydio
Tampere, Finland
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on lab experience with camera testing and a background in computer vision or related fields. This part-time internship in Tampere emphasizes practical engineering and offers flexibility for students.

Best fit for

  • Students with a strong foundation in computer vision or optics and interest in hardware testing
    — “studying toward a degree in a field such as electrical engineering, optics, photonics, computer vision, or computer science — with a solid foundation in one of these areas”
  • Candidates who enjoy building lab setups and analyzing image data for design decisions
    — “Design and build new lab setups and fixtures for camera and image quality testing, including the software that drives them”
  • Individuals with Python skills and a preference for working with real hardware in a hands-on environment
    — “Python or a comparable language for automating measurements, data analysis and visualization”

Things to consider

  • This is a part-time role with flexible hours, but it is based in Tampere, Finland
    — “This is a part-time position alongside your studies, with flexible hours”
  • The role involves working with camera hardware and software stacks, requiring technical versatility
    — “Skydio designs and manufactures fully autonomous drones that use state of the art hardware paired with advanced computer vision and machine learning”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with lab instruments or custom measurement setup development
    — “Hands-on experience with lab instruments or building your own measurement setups”
  • Showcase your ability to translate data into actionable design insights
    — “Analyze measurement data and turn it into clear visualizations and reports that steer concrete design decisions”
  • Emphasize your background in image quality analysis or optics simulation tools
    — “Familiarity with image quality metrics — resolution, noise, color — and how they are measured”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of embedded Linux or Qualcomm ISP if applicable
    — “Exposure to embedded Linux or Qualcomm ISP”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • designing and building new lab setups and fixtures
  • testing and calibrating new camera modules
  • analyzing measurement data
Typical background
degree in electrical engineering, optics, photonics, computer vision, or computer science

Skills & requirements

Required

Camera TestingImage Quality AnalysisISP TuningLab SetupsData AnalysisVisualizationPython

Preferred

Optical DesignSimulation SoftwareEmbedded LinuxQualcomm ISP

Stack & domain

PythonElectrical EngineeringOpticsPhotonicsComputer VisionComputer ScienceGenuine Enthusiasm For Hands-on WorkClear Written And Verbal CommunicationCamera SystemsAutonomous NavigationProfessional Media CaptureIndustrial Inspection

About the role

Original posting from Skydio via Ashby

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Skydio designs and manufactures fully autonomous drones that use state of the art hardware paired with advanced computer vision and machine learning to ensure our users always have access to the visual information they need. As part of our imaging team in Tampere, you will help test and characterize the camera modules going into our current and next-generation products, design the lab setups that make that testing possible, and — depending on your interests — get involved in image quality analysis, ISP tuning, or our Qualcomm-based camera software stack.

This is a part-time position alongside your studies, with flexible hours.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

We design camera systems that support autonomous navigation, professional media capture, and industrial inspection and situational awareness. From early-stage user needs analysis to mass production, we manage the entire lifecycle: requirements definition, hardware bring-up, tuning, and validation.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Design and build new lab setups and fixtures for camera and image quality testing, including the software that drives them
  • Test and calibrate new camera modules against our requirements
  • Analyze measurement data and turn it into clear visualizations and reports that steer concrete design decisions
  • Depending on your interests and background: contribute to image quality analysis, ISP tuning, optics simulations, or development on our Qualcomm-based camera software stack

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

  • You are studying toward a degree in a field such as electrical engineering, optics, photonics, computer vision, or computer science — with a solid foundation in one of these areas
  • Genuine enthusiasm for hands-on work in the lab with real hardware
  • Python or a comparable language for automating measurements, data analysis and visualization
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Working proficiency in English

NICE TO HAVE:

  • Hands-on experience with lab instruments or building your own measurement setups
  • Interest in cameras and photography
  • Familiarity with image quality metrics — resolution, noise, color — and how they are measured
  • Experience with optical design or simulation software
  • Exposure to embedded Linux or Qualcomm ISP

#LI-ZD1

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

Source: Skydio careers (Ashby)

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