Hardware Reliability Intern (Mechatronics), Summer 2027

Wing•Palo Alto, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wing is looking for a Hardware Reliability Intern to join our Hardware Reliability team based in Palo Alto, CA. Our team evaluates the reliability and durability of aircraft hardware, develops new tests, and performs failure analysis to constantly improve the robustness and reliability of our drone and ground infrastructure. This is a 12-week paid summer internship program, which is hybrid and in-person, based in Palo Alto, CA, with start dates in May or June. Eligible candidates must be a current student enrolled in a degree program and intend to return to the program after the completion of the summer internship.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, graduating between December 2027 and August 2028
Proficiency in Python or similar programming language for instrument control or data analysis
Familiarity with power systems, electrical fundamentals, and test methodology for electromechanical systems
Comfortable with hands-on work in a lab, such as hardware testing and failure inspection
Able to construct and follow a detailed hardware test plan
Familiarity with tools to acquire, log, and analyze data (e.g. temperature, force, current, voltage)
Ability to work independently to investigate issues and communicate findings to cross-functional teams
Experience debugging, troubleshooting, or investigating hardware failures
Strong attention to detail for finding inconsistencies in data patterns and analyzing failed samples
Hands-on experience selecting, wiring, and controlling Brushless DC (BLDC) motors, stepper motors, or servo actuators
Comfortable using diagnostic tools like multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Exposure to standard communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN bus, Modbus, or UART)

Responsibilities

Design test fixtures to stress, validate, and characterize aircraft subsystems under various environmental conditions
Select, build, and maintain data acquisition (DAQ) systems and automated test scripts
Plan and execute testing for aircraft propulsion, camera, communications and power delivery systems
Help evaluate field failures and manufacturing issues through analysis and DOE
Collecting and analyze field & test data for root cause analysis or failure replication
Assess failure modes and create FMEAs to influence potential design improvements
Produce procedures to reliably execute test plans