Drone Digital Forensics and AI Innovation Intern

About the role

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Valencia is looking for a motivated intern to join the Technology Development Unit. You will contribute to a cutting‑edge project that develops AI‑based tools and a DIY 3D‑printed drone for digital forensics applications.

Key responsibilities

• Research current and emerging UAS and counter‑UAS technologies and present findings.
• Assist in the development, testing, and validation of AI‑based and offline AI tools for drone forensics.
• Evaluate performance, accuracy, and limitations of existing AI models on drone imagery, video, and telemetry data.
• Support the design, assembly, and iterative improvement of a 3D‑printed drone platform.
• Participate in testing, documentation of drone systems, components, and forensic workflows.
• Maintain technical documentation, test reports, and datasets for traceability.
• Report progress, findings, and challenges in regular project meetings.
• Coordinate technical updates with internal stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties required to support technology development and innovation activities.

Required profile

• High‑school diploma (minimum).
• Enrolled in or having completed a graduate‑level programme, or in the final academic year of a first degree.
• Full‑time availability for a six‑month period.
• Strong interest in AI, drone technology, and digital forensics.

Required skills

• Knowledge of AI tools and offline AI solutions.
• Understanding of UAS and counter‑UAS technologies.
• Experience with drone data (imagery, video, telemetry) analysis.
• Familiarity with 3D‑printing and prototype assembly.
• Ability to produce accurate technical documentation and datasets.

What we offer

• Full integration into a UN technical team.
• Hands‑on experience with AI‑driven forensic tools and drone prototyping.
• Exposure to UN logistics and technology development processes.