Flight Test Intern: Hands-on Drone Systems QA & Validation
Skydio
Skydio is seeking a Flight Test Intern to validate and advance future products. You will collaborate across teams on the flight test team, gaining hands-on experience with autonomous flight platforms and the software that powers them. This role emphasizes practical testing of software features, hardware integration, and data collection from flight tests, with opportunities to contribute to reliability, performance, and customer-facing applications in a fast-paced, innovative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Skydio
- Zipline’s Software Systems Validation Internship invites you to learn how autonomous drone software is tested and validated at scale. You’ll help... ...performance and reliability before flight. You’ll collaborate with... ...data platforms, gaining hands-on exposure to robotics,...Internship
- ...most experienced drone delivery... ...autonomous logistics system, delivering... ...About the System Validation Team The System... ...the-Loop (HIL) testing, enabling us to... ...tested in flight. By catching potential... ...Validation Intern, you will contribute... ...you'll develop hands-on experience...InternshipFull timeSummer workSummer internshipWork at officeLocal areaWorldwide
$54 per hour
...most experienced drone delivery... ...autonomous logistics system, delivering... ...About the System Validation Team Zipline... ...Systems Engineering, Test Infrastructure,... .... As an intern, you'll... ...domains, gaining hands-on exposure to... ...reliability before flight. This role is...InternshipHourly payFull timeSummer workSummer internshipWork at officeLocal areaRelocation package- Zipline is seeking a System Validation Intern to help test and validate its complete system of systems, including... ...and ensure software quality before flight tests, collaborating with a diverse... ...-driven environment. You will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools...Internship
$41 per hour
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world... ...leader in autonomous flight, the key technology... ...enthusiastic Flight Test Intern to help validate and advance the next... ...exciting environment for hands-on work with all our... ...tests to ensure system reliability and confidence...InternshipHourly paySummer workLocal area- ...most experienced drone delivery... ...autonomous logistics system, delivering... ...About the System Validation Team The System... ...the-Loop (HIL) testing, enabling us to... ...tested in flight. By catching potential... ...Validation Intern, you will contribute... ...you'll develop hands-on experience...InternshipFull timeWork at officeLocal areaWorldwide
$200k - $260k
...most experienced drone delivery service.... ...autonomous logistics system, delivering... ...logistics networks. Flight test provides the evidence... ...technical leader and a hands-on systems thinker... ...team.• Own the validation strategy for new... ...with regulations and internal standards.What You...Local area- Zipline is seeking a Software Systems Validation Intern in South San Francisco to help... ...software behind our autonomous drone delivery system. You will contribute to tests, tools, metrics, and... ...performance and reliability before flight. The role is ideal for someone...Internship
- ...into field-ready prototypes and iterating designs to improve reliability in real-world deployments. As an intern, you will design, build, and test mechanical systems, use CAD tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering and operations. This in-...Internship
- ...largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We... ...autonomous logistics system, delivering critical... ...breaking speeds. About the Flight Controls Team Our... ...responsible for developing, testing and maintaining some of... ...for them now. As an intern on the Flight Controls...InternshipFull timeSummer internshipWork at officeLocal area
$47 - $53 per hour
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the... ...leader in autonomous flight, the key technology... ...seeking Summer 2027 interns or Co-ops for our Hardware Test & Reliability Team! Autonomous systems are a new breed of product... ...and robust product validation for state-of-the-art...InternshipHourly paySummer workSummer internshipLocal area- ...and most experienced drone delivery service.... ...autonomous logistics system, delivering... ...About the Hardware Test Team The Hardware... ...hardware and software, we validate integrated systems... ...you are excited by hands-on engineering,... ...host our Summer 2027 interns from May/June to August...InternshipFull timeSummer workSummer internshipWork at officeLocal area
- ...backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision,... ..., and execute structured software test procedures that validate spacecraft Flight Software (FSW) across integration... ...integration, automation, and hands-on test operations. You will work...Permanent employmentFull time
- Skydio is seeking Summer 2027 interns or Co-ops for our Hardware Test & Reliability Team. You will help develop and execute test plans and testing infrastructure... ...enabling rapid design iteration and robust product validation for autonomous flying machines serving consumer and...InternshipSummer internship
$47 - $53 per hour
...is the leading US drone company and the world... ...in autonomous flight, the key technology... ...factory bringup, and validation through mass... ...cross functionally internally with hardware, embedded... ...-house tools for system & subsystem level... ..., as well as testing About the role:...InternshipHourly paySummer workLocal area$35 per hour
...Peak Energy Job Title: Systems Integration and Test Engineering Intern Location: Burlingame, CA Department... ...HIL test capabilities needed to validate systems ahead of production.... ...reporting. This role suits a hands-on, curious engineer who's eager to...InternshipHourly pay- .... is seeking an Autonomy Engineer Intern to contribute to autonomy infrastructure, systems and tools from Skydio HQ in San Mateo... ...systems that support autonomous drone software, perception, and decision... ...will collaborate with autonomy, QA, and infrastructure teams to gather...Internship
- ...most experienced drone delivery service.... ...autonomous logistics system, delivering... ...discussions by running a test or use your hands-on skills to... ...test and validation strategies, root-... ...Do Mechanical interns can own a variety... ...charging and pre-flight preparation a...InternshipFull timeSummer workSummer internshipWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hours
- Zipline is seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to contribute to the design, build, and validation of autonomous drone systems. You will apply solid mechanical fundamentals, work with actuators and Raspberry Pi, and develop projects beyond the classroom. You will collaborate...Internship
$135k - $180k
...the leading US drone company and the... ...in autonomous flight, the key technology... ...of camera systems, working at the... ...hardware and software testing. We collaborate... ...to work hands-on with cutting... ...functionalities to validate new software... ...Background in software QA/testing,...Full timeWork at officeLocal areaRelocation package- ...seeking an Electrical Engineering intern in South San Francisco to join our... ...that power our autonomous logistics system, collaborating with hardware and software... ...take on meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience across design, testing, and deployment, and contribute to...Internship
- ...reinforcement learning methods for autonomous drones. You will research navigation,... ...working with hardware-in-the-loop testing on production aircraft and edge compute. Weekly field validation and cross-disciplinary mentorship are provided. Hands-on simulation (Isaac Lab, MuJoCo,...Internship
- ...cities. Simulation lets us test our driving software against... ...are seeking a Simulation Systems Verification and Validation (Sim VnV) Lead to own that... ...ADAS, aerospace guidance and flight software, or robotics). ~... ...26262, or ISO 34502. Hands-on Python and SQL. Ph.D....Temporary workRelocation package
- ...customers. Test Engineer - Systems/Electrical Location... ...is seeking a hands-on Test... ...verification, and validation of electrical and... ...ground testing, flight-related testing,... ...Experience with UAS, drones, aerospace... ...consent to the international transfer of your...Full time
$170k - $225k
...largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a... ...largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies... ...About You and The Role System Test is a ultra-fast-pace team responsible... ..., durability, and replicated-flight testing. You will own the...Local area- Skydio, Inc. seeks a PhD student intern to advance reinforcement learning methods for autonomous drones. You will develop policies that enable drones to plan, navigate... ...hardware and edge compute. You will train and validate in simulation and on real drones, collaborating...Internship
$220k - $300k
...and most experienced drone delivery service.... ...autonomous logistics system, delivering... ...leader for Powertrain Test Engineering, you will... ...efficiency, and model validation. Your team is also... ...experienced in flight. Zipline's hardware... ...leadership role.• Deep hands-on experience...Local area- ...such a robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (... ...public road deployment. As a Validation and Verification Systems... .... Your real-world and virtual tests will capture the full end-to-end... ...industry ~ Analytical skills and hands-on experience ~ Cross-...Temporary workRelocation package
$47 - $53 per hour
...is the leading US drone company and the world... ...in autonomous flight, the key technology... ...motivated Summer Intern to support our Wireless... ...team in design validation and data analysis.... ...from both bench testing and factory testing... ...intersection of wireless systems and cloud-based...InternshipHourly paySummer workSummer internshipLocal area$54 per hour
...most experienced drone delivery service.... ...autonomous logistics system, delivering... ...Software Integration Intern, you’ll get hands-on experience at... ...You’ll help test and integrate features... ...tools, flight telemetry, and testing... ...development and validation for autonomy applications...InternshipFull timeSummer workSummer internshipWork at officeLocal areaRelocation package
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