Hardware Test Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service, aiming to serve all humans equally by providing access to essential goods. The company designs, builds, and operates an autonomous logistics system, making millions of deliveries globally. Zipline operates on four continents, with a delivery occurring every 30 seconds. Their system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and saves time. With over 140 million autonomous miles flown, Zipline is transforming access to healthcare, consumer products, and food worldwide. The company seeks practical problem solvers motivated by building impactful systems and scaling the future of logistics, who enjoy tackling challenges and achieving ambitious goals rapidly. The Hardware Test Team is crucial for ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of Zipline's delivery drones. This cross-functional team supports various hardware engineering domains, including avionics, power systems, mechanical assemblies, and sensors. They design and execute rigorous testing strategies for integrated systems under real-world and simulated conditions to guarantee flawless product performance in demanding environments. Their work directly supports Zipline's mission of providing fast and dependable access to essential supplies globally.
Requirements
- Ability to interpret datasheets and write basic drivers for new components.
- Understanding of fundamental electrical and/or mechanical engineering principles.
- Experience working with common electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.).
Nice To Haves
- Experience programming in Python.
- Foundational knowledge of embedded C.
- Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware and instrumentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop a test asset, gaining a deep understanding of systems such as embedded electronics, avionics, sensing systems, power distribution, mechanical actuation, or full subsystem integrations.
- Design and construct mechatronic systems.
- Develop complex automation scripts to coordinate sensors, actuators, and instrumentation with operator safety in mind.
- Own the test asset end-to-end: from concept and system definition, to implementation, data collection, analysis, and recommendations for engineering decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define clear component and tester requirements.
- Validate the design and assembly of components ranging from circuit boards to large mechanical or electromechanical assemblies.
- Streamline testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Gain deep expertise in the components or systems under test to understand their expected behavior under a variety of operating conditions.
- Own a test asset through its entire lifecycle—from planning and implementation to system validation, troubleshooting, and analysis of results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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