Embedded Software Engineer Intern

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Embedded Software Engineer Intern in USA

Zipline
Full time
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USA
08/26/2026
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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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