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Embedded Software Engineer Intern in USA

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

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded software, firmware, drivers, and real-time applications for autonomous aircraft and ground systems.
  • Build manufacturing software test suites, RF test setups, hardware-in-the-loop integrations, and simulation-based validation tools.
  • Develop telemetry systems using ADCs, I2C devices, and GPIO interrupts, then deploy and validate them in global production.
  • Prototype perception systems by integrating compute modules and sensor hardware for flight proof-of-concepts.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams to test and roll out flight and ground-system improvements.
  • Define system requirements, validate safety and reliability, investigate failures, and take technical projects from design through deployment.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering and having completed at least the second year of undergraduate studies; Master’s and PhD students are also eligible.
  • Experience designing, building, or deploying electromechanical systems or robots in or outside the classroom.
  • Comfort working in at least one of C, C++, Python, or Rust.
  • Experience 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.
  • Ability to write efficient, readable, well-tested code with friendly APIs and minimal technical debt.

Benefits

  • Full-time, in-person internship at Zipline’s South San Francisco office from January 2027 through April 2027.
  • Potential relocation support, housing stipend, overtime pay, paid sick time, and other applicable benefits.

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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