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Embedded Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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Embedded Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) in USA

  • Zipline
  • Full time
  • Email
  • South San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded software, firmware, low-level drivers, and safe software architectures for autonomous aircraft and ground systems.
  • Build RF, manufacturing, hardware-in-the-loop, simulation, and software test systems to validate production hardware and software.
  • Develop real-time telemetry systems using ADCs, I2C devices, and GPIO interrupts, then analyze data to diagnose failures and improve reliability.
  • Prototype and integrate perception systems, compute modules, sensors, and electromechanical systems for flight demonstrations.
  • Improve aircraft launch, landing, and ground-system behavior through bench-top and flight testing, then deploy validated updates to global operations.
  • Define system requirements, own technical projects from start to finish, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, operations, and other cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Must have completed at least the second year of undergraduate studies; Masters and PhD students are also eligible.
  • Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
  • Experience designing, building, or deploying electromechanical systems or robots.
  • Comfort working in one of C, C++, Python, or Rust and developing software for a real-time operating system or embedded Linux.
  • Familiarity with electrical engineering fundamentals, including reading schematics, debugging with an oscilloscope, and communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, and UART.
  • Experience writing low-level drivers for sensors and actuators, reading datasheets, and debugging hardware systems.
  • Preferred experience includes embedded camera interfaces such as MIPI or GMSL2, ISP tuning, and camera sensor bring-up.

Benefits

  • Full-time, in-person internship at the South San Francisco office from May/June through August/September 2027.
  • Hourly rate of $54 per hour.
  • Potential relocation support, housing stipend, overtime pay, paid sick time, and other benefits where applicable and subject to local requirements.

Zipline

Zipline is redefining logistics with its instant delivery system that addresses urgent access challenges for a diverse range of customers, including governments and businesses. By leveraging advanced technology like robotics and autonomy, Zipline ensures equitable access to essential goods, wheth...

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