Systems Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 at Skydio San Mateo

Skydio is a US drone company and a leader in autonomous flight, making drones, docks and software for inspection, public safety and defence. Its systems team takes drones from customer needs and requirements through development, factory bring-up and validation. As a System Design Engineer Intern you help drive system and subsystem architectures.

Key responsibilities

• Work with embedded, hardware, wireless, software and autonomy teams on specifications
• Develop subsystem architectures across mechanics, electronics and embedded software
• Simulate, analyse and present design proposals
• Take specifications down to component selection
• Help with prototypes

Requirements

• Good Python and C/C++ skills
• Some embedded systems experience
• Clear written reporting of data and conclusions
• Experience with systems combining imaging, ranging, compute, motor control, communication or sensing
• FAA Part 107 certification within 60 days is strongly encouraged

Location and schedule

• San Mateo, California; hybrid
• Summer 2027

Salary and benefits

USD 47 an hour for undergraduates, USD 53 for graduate students and USD 70 for PhD students, depending on skills and experience. Interns get paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and a 401(k).

How to apply

Apply on the company's own site.