Industrial Designer Intern

About Airlift Systems

At Airlift Systems, we are building advanced aerial robotic platforms designed to perform real-world utility tasks in environments where traditional drones fall short.

Operating in stealth mode, we are developing next-generation aerial systems that integrate mechanical innovation, stabilization control, and mission-specific end-effectors. Our technology is moving from prototype to real-world deployment.

This is not a conceptual internship. You will work on real hardware that will be tested, validated, and launched.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Industrial Designer Intern to help design and refine the mechanical end-effectors carried by our aerial platforms.

These systems must operate in challenging real-world conditions — interacting physically with surfaces, distributing loads, and maintaining performance under dynamic motion.

You will translate functional system requirements into practical, manufacturable mechanical solutions that can be prototyped and tested rapidly.

This is hands-on product development from concept to validation.

What You Will Work On

• Designing surface-interaction modules mounted on aerial systems
• Creating mechanisms that balance performance, weight, and manufacturability
• Iterating concepts through rapid prototyping and real-world testing
• Translating engineering constraints into elegant mechanical solutions
• Working closely with mechanical and control engineers

What Makes This Internship Different

• Real engineering challenges (not academic exercises)
• Direct collaboration with robotics and control engineers
• Exposure to dynamic systems under load
• Opportunity to influence product architecture
• Startup environment with real responsibility

We’re Looking For

• Student in Industrial Design, Product Design, or similar field
• Strong mechanical intuition and spatial reasoning
• Experience designing mechanisms (moving parts, assemblies, linkages)
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion, etc.)
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate cross-disciplinarily
• Interest in robotics, hardware systems, or aerial platforms

Bonus

• Experience with prototyping (3D printing, CNC, testing)
• Understanding of structural load paths or mechanical constraints

To Apply Send:

CV and Portfolio (or relevant design samples)