We look for technically excellent, mission-driven emerging talent across these disciplines:

• Software engineering: autonomy stacks, sensor fusion, reliable distributed systems.

• Robotics & controls: perception, guidance, swarm behaviour, embedded systems.

• Electrical & RF engineering: sensing, SIGINT/ESM, beam and power subsystems.

• Mechanical & aerospace engineering: airframe, thermal, structures, propulsion interfaces.

• Data science & ML: model design, operational ML, safe-AI tooling and assurance.

• Systems engineering & integration: test engineering, CI/CD, verification, and safety.

• Policy, ethics & governance: safety assurance, policy design, responsible deployment frameworks.

We welcome students in late undergraduate and graduate programs, recent graduates, and early-career professionals who demonstrate exceptional technical skill, judicious curiosity, and a commitment to the public-good use of technology.

LupoTek internships are immersive, hands-on, and mission-centric. Typical components include:

• 12–56 week placements (flex durations considered) with full-time and part-time tracks.

• Small-team embedding: interns join core engineering squads and contribute to end-to-end deliverables.

• Mentorship: direct technical mentorship from senior engineers and program leads.

• Project ownership: meaningful, measurable projects with clear engineering deliverables and demonstration milestones.

• Secure work practices: all work follows LupoTek security policy, with appropriate vetting and access controls.

• Evaluation & pathways: performance reviews and pathways to return offers or further collaboration on contractor/academic engagements.

Examples of real intern contributions:

• Implement and validate sensor-fusion pipelines for multi-modal ISR feeds.

• Prototype autonomy behaviours and run closed-loop simulations.

• Build hardware-in-the-loop test benches and execute field trials in controlled ranges.

• Harden data pipelines and implement encrypted telemetry flows.

• Support ethics & policy reviews, translating operational constraints into system requirements.

• Automate verification tests to shorten the feedback loop between design and flight.

• Impactful experience: work on systems that matter — not summer projects that collect dust.

• Close mentorship: high-touch guidance from senior engineers and domain experts.

• Technical growth: exposure to end-to-end development lifecycles and production-focused engineering.

• Competitive compensation: market-competitive pay and, where applicable, relocation support.

• Confidentiality & trust: experience working under sovereign, NDA-protected programs that value discretion.

• Career pathways: strong conversion potential for full-time roles or repeat internships.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the operating jurisdiction and able to pass company vetting (background checks, security screening as required).

• US / Australia / Allied partners: citizenship or appropriate sponsorship may be required for certain roles or projects.

• We prioritise candidates who demonstrate ethical judgement and alignment with LupoTek’s humanity-first mission.

1. Apply online — submit CV, cover letter (2–3 paragraphs on your interest and relevant experience), and a short technical sample or portfolio link.

2. Technical screen — concise coding/engineering assessment or take-home task.

3. Interview loop — 2–3 interviews with technical leads and a culture/ethics discussion.

4. Offer & onboarding — conditional on background and security checks; onboarding covers secure practices and program expectations.

We run multiple intake cycles per year. Rolling applications are encouraged.

Q: Do interns travel for field tests?

A: Some roles include travel to secure test ranges or partner facilities; travel is planned and supported under strict safety and program controls.

Q: Will my work be published?

A: LupoTek operates discreetly. Intern work is typically confidential; publication or public demo requires explicit program approval.

Q: Can I get course credit?

A: Many universities accept LupoTek internships for credit — coordinate with your academic advisor during application.

Q: What if I need visa support?

A: Sponsorship depends on role and jurisdiction; we evaluate on a case-by-case basis for select candidates.

Q: Are remote internships available?

A: Certain roles accommodate remote work, but most require on-site collaboration due to hardware access and secure facilities.

We are free-thinkers, engineers, operators, and ethicists united by a single purpose: to build technologies that protect people and preserve society. We value candour, technical rigor, humility, and a relentless focus on outcomes. We work quietly and with integrity - if that matches you, we’d like to meet.