Electrical Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)

Zipline • South San Francisco, CA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Zipline is seeking Electrical Engineer Interns for Spring 2027 to join their dynamic team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to be a full member of the Electrical Engineering team, contributing to real-world projects that have a direct and meaningful impact on people's lives. Interns will work on projects aligned with their goals and interests, as well as the team's and company's priorities. Previous intern projects have included prototyping battery charging electronics, architecting ground support electronics, developing test equipment, supporting design validation campaigns, and root cause investigation for product issues. The role emphasizes hands-on experience, problem-solving, and collaboration within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Requirements

• Must have at least completed the second year of Undergraduate studies. Masters and PhD students are also eligible.
• Designed and tested a custom circuit board.
• Worked on a project that moved under its own power (plane, car, boat, quadcopter, rocket, balloon, rocket on a balloon, submarine, rover, etc.).
• Collaborated on the above two things as part of a group (school club, competition team, as part of a job/internship, or just with friends).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Robotics/Automation: Prior exposure to robotics systems, automation, or sensor data (through coursework, projects, or clubs) is a plus.
• Software Development: Exposure to object-oriented programming (e.g., C++ or Java) is a bonus.
• Cloud Computing/Big Data Tools: Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) or big data tools (Spark, Hadoop) is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping new versions of battery charging electronics to meet harsher environmental requirements.
• Architecting ground support electronics to assist the air vehicle with take-off and landing.
• Developing and deploying test equipment such as EOL’s for design validation and production.
• Supporting design validation campaigns to ensure that avionics products meet design and reliability requirements.
• Root cause investigation for products from test, flight, or field issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree