Data engineering & integration · Data quality & reconciliation
02 AI & Machine LearningApplied machine learning · Generative AI
03 Software & Product EngineeringCustom application development · Legacy modernization
04 Cloud & CybersecurityCloud migration & modernization · Cloud operations & support
05 Acquisition & Financial ManagementAnalysis of Alternatives · Market research & COTS/NDI evaluation
06 Program & Project ManagementProgram management & PMO support · Process improvement
Reconcile the record · instrument the definitions · ship the smallest thing that runs · close the loop.
Readiness, sustainment, acquisition and program financial systems.
IntelligenceSecure analytics, transcription and technical talent for missions.
Federal CivilianEnterprise cloud, case workflows and public financial accountability.
State, Local & TribalFederal-grade accountability on a state or municipal budget.
HealthReliability, forecasting and workforce analytics for clinical operations.
Commercial & Small BusinessFor organizations that must defend an AI-assisted decision.
Where a customer can't be named, the component and scale are characterized instead.
ALL WORKGAO, CBO and IG findings, read closely and written up plainly.
ALL INSIGHTSEngineering, data science, and Ghost Works.
OPEN ROLES INTERNSHIPSHands-on projects and practical challenges, including our Drone Development internship.
EXPLORE INTERNSHIPS →Real experience. Real challenges. Real impact.
Explore opportunities to gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop practical skills alongside the BoulevardLabs team.
Explore Our Internships
Discover the different opportunities and projects that have shaped our internship program.
Open Drone Chassis System
An 11-week engineering internship exploring modular drone design, additive manufacturing, physical prototyping, and the challenges of translating digital concepts into working hardware.
Engineering a More Adaptable Drone Platform.
What if a drone’s structure could be redesigned, repaired, and customized without relying on an entirely proprietary system?
That question shaped the Open Drone Chassis System: a modular, 3D-printable quadcopter platform built around replaceable arms and structural components, interchangeable camera mounts, and commercially available electronics.
The internship explored how these design decisions translated into physical components, hardware assembly, and real-world testing.
Inside the build.
From digital design to physical testing.
Beginning in SolidWorks, the project progressed from digital chassis modeling to 3D-printed components, hardware assembly, and prototype testing. The design incorporated a modular frame with replaceable arms, structural plates, and dedicated FPV and action-camera mounts.
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Beyond the Prototype.
The project extended beyond technical development to examine the practical considerations of bringing a modular drone platform into operation, from component availability and manufacturing costs to potential real-world applications. One finding stood out: several U.S. or allied component options cost substantially more than foreign alternatives, and some categories had few suitable domestic options.
Evaluating component availability, compatibility, and supply-chain constraints.
Considering production requirements, component costs, assembly, and potential scalability.
Exploring possible applications across research, inspection, and operational environments.
Take the controls.
Inspired by BoulevardLabs’ drone development internship, Ghost Flight transforms the experience of piloting a drone into an interactive pixel-art challenge. Explore a series of increasingly demanding flight scenarios inspired by the project’s experimentation and testing. It’s a creative interpretation, not an engineering simulator.
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Start Your Journey.
Interested in gaining hands-on experience with BoulevardLabs? We'd love to learn about your interests, skills, and the opportunities you're hoping to explore.
