Master Thesis Student - Augmented Actuation for Enhanced Control Authority in Tailsitter UAVs

Wingtra AG(1 month ago)

Zürich, SwitzerlandOnsiteInternshipIntern$56,533 - $78,747 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

This role is a master thesis project at Wingtra focused on advanced control concepts for fixed-wing VTOL (tailsitter) drones. The thesis involves exploring enhanced control-effectiveness to improve hover authority and cruise efficiency, supported by high-fidelity simulation and real-flight validation on existing Wingtra platforms. The student will work within a robotics scale-up environment, with access to hardware, simulation tools, and engineering expertise. The position offers exposure to the real-world UAV industry and the dynamics of an ETH Zurich spin-off.

View Original Listing

Required Skills

Control Theory
Nonlinear Control
Recursive Estimation
Optimization Methods
UAV Dynamics
Robotics Modeling
C++
Python
PX4
Simulation Development

+5 more

Qualifications

Master Student in Engineering
EU Citizenship
Enrollment in Swiss Institution

About Wingtra AG

wingtra.com

Wingtra provides an end-to-end aerial survey solution that moves customers from flight planning to CAD- and GIS‑ready deliverables in hours. Their core offering centers on high‑precision VTOL mapping drones (for long range and efficient coverage) paired with integrated sensors and processing software to streamline photogrammetry, multispectral, and LiDAR workflows. Wingtra targets industries like surveying, mining, construction, agriculture, and infrastructure where fast, survey‑grade geospatial data and a connected toolchain reduce field time and speed decision making.