F10 Electrical Engineering Intern

Skydio•San Mateo, CA

About The Position

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. From utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond. About the role: We are seeking EE interns for our F10 team who will help prototype, validate, develop, and refine the electrical systems for an autonomous fixed wing drone launching and landing from a robotic arm! You will be helping solve tough challenges alongside a team of world-class engineers.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field)
Solid grasp of electrical engineering fundamentals
Familiar with an EDA software suite, preferably Cadence Allegro
Familiar with hands-on lab work (oscilloscope, signal generators, etc.)
Comfort and willingness to physically prototype solutions (soldering, wiring, etc.)
Familiar with scripting in Python
Ability to work autonomously

Responsibilities

Take ownership of low-voltage electronic hardware development, including specification, schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, and fabrication
Perform hands-on bring-up, assembly, and debugging of custom circuit boards for testing and validation
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, reliability, software, and electrical teams to build reliable test and validation systems
Develop and test PCBAs for subsystems such as power distribution, battery management, sensing, motor control, and computing
Participate in schematic, layout, and BOM reviews, providing feedback on internally and externally developed designs
Support system integration and test activities through test execution, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.