Flight Test Intern - Summer 2027

Skydio • San Mateo, CA

6d • $41

About The Position

Skydio is looking for an enthusiastic Flight Test Intern to help validate and advance the next generation of Skydio products. As a leader in developing cutting-edge aerial platforms and the software that powers them, Skydio offers an exciting environment for hands-on work with all our products. In this role, you will collaborate closely with various teams across the organization, providing support across multiple projects on the flight test team. This is a unique opportunity to play an essential role in shaping Skydio’s innovative products.

Requirements

• Software/hardware testing background
• Part 107 Certification
• Consider yourself a jack of all trades
• Solid debugging of hardware and software systems
• Enjoy working on multiple projects at the same time
• Practical experience with UAS
• Understanding of UAS subsystems and their real world performance
• Basic mechanical and electrical system integration knowledge
• Experience operating Linux based systems
• Demonstrated passion for things that fly (bonus points for sUAS Pilot's license)
• Thorough communication and documentation skills
• Interest in spending time outdoors
• Experience testing web based applications

Nice To Haves

• Wireless testing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct smoke and regression tests to ensure system reliability and confidence
• Perform daily testing on the master branch to maintain software quality
• Enhance the end-to-end Skydio Dock experience by working closely with engineers to identify and resolve key issues
• Support the validation of new software features for customer-facing applications
• Identify and communicate product limitations early in the development cycle to improve performance and market fit
• Verify software updates to maintain a stable and reliable flying platform
• Collect flight data to support competitive benchmarking efforts
• Execute wireless testing on all new software and hardware platforms

Benefits

• Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
• In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
• For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed