Mechanical Engineering Intern

About Odys

Our mission at Odys is simple - we build safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors. Our flagship aircraft <u>Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle</u> by using city helipads and local airports to connect cities less than 1,000 miles apart (approx 40% of flights). And on average cut CO2 by 76% on tens of billions of flight miles globally.

To get there, we start with our UAV called Laila for commercial logistics, medical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and defense missions. We’re deploying aircraft with launch partners (<u>Fiji Airways</u>, <u>Honeywell</u>, <u>Aramex</u>, US Navy) beginning in late 2025 and already have firm orders for aircraft under contract.

We’re a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace that focus on fast iterations loops (<u>completed transition flight</u> faster than our peers) combined with mastery of the aircraft certification process. Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production, and electrified transportation vehicles that magnetically levitate, that roll, that fly. Together, we’ve been learning, developing, building, testing, and preparing for this challenge our entire lives.

About The Role

Are you passionate about designing optimized components that play a crucial role in aircraft functionality? Do you have a knack for finding simple, practical solutions to complex technical challenges? Are you eager to support designs from early concepts through development and see them come to life in real-world hardware?

As part of the structures team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the design, analysis, manufacturing, quality, integration, and testing of key airframe components. Our team collaborates closely with aerodynamics, propulsion systems, flight test, and flight controls teams to ensure our designs meet aerodynamics, control, and system integration requirements. As an intern mechanical design engineer, you will gain hands-on experience in designing structures, integrating electronics and propulsion systems,, assisting with in-house composite tooling, designing test rigs, executing tests, and contributing to aircraft integration.

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be adaptable, a team player, and ready to apply your engineering knowledge to help shape the next generation of aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Creation of 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings using CAD software

• Support the design of tooling and fixtures to test airframe components

• Support the design of ground support equipment and jigs for aircraft assembly and transportation

• Support the design of electronics enclosures and power and signal distribution 

• Hands-on assembly and integration of prototype aircraft

• Support the manufacturing of composite aircraft components

• Conducting bench tests of various subsystem components and models

Requirements

• Pursuing a B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• Some experience or coursework related to mechanical design or aerospace

• Familiarity with CAD software (such as NX or SolidWorks)

• Basic understanding of materials and manufacturing methods

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others

• Interest in learning about aviation regulations (e.g., SC-VTOL, CS-23, etc.) is a plus