Manufacturing Intern

Skydio • Hayward, CA

1d • $47 - $53

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 looking for interns for the Summer 2026 Season. The Hardware Ops - Quality team is responsible for the manufacturing quality ensuring all of Skydio’s production meet of rigorous customer requirements. The quality operations the team supports enables Skydio’s autonomous drones and accessory products.. As a Quality Engineering Intern for our team, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop quality standards and practices for internal teams and/or current & future products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• A junior, senior, or MS-level student - Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Previous Intern Experience with Solid Works, Data Analysis, etc.
• An understanding of quality principles – PFMEA, DFM, DFA, stack up analysis.
• Ability to clearly articulate problem statements, with root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and propose effective solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Databricks, SQL is a plus

Responsibilities

• Root cause and resolve quality yield and customers facing product quality concerns.
• Define, Measure, and Improve our quality metrics and analytics
• Evaluate the performance and reliability of our products and factory quality systems.
• Work closely with other members of the various engineering teams across Skydio.
• Have a strong sense of ownership and autonomy over your work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern