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System Test Automation Intern in USA

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

Responsibilities

  • Assist with Hardware-in-the-Loop and flight tests validating interactions among Zipline’s Zip, Droid, and Dock systems.
  • Build and refine automated pipelines that test software before flight deployment.
  • Design and improve tools for stress-testing off-nominal system behavior.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot hardware and software issues found during testing.
  • Help design and execute system-level validation plans with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Develop and enhance scripts and tools supporting automated testing workflows.
  • Contribute to reliability and quality improvements for complex safety-critical systems.

Requirements

  • Completed the second year of undergraduate studies; Master’s and PhD students are also eligible.
  • Strong understanding of engineering design fundamentals and ability to triage technical issues and identify root causes.
  • Experience writing Rust or Python scripts to automate tasks or tests through coursework or personal projects.
  • Hands-on experience writing Python tests using Pytest or Unittest.
  • Familiarity with creating and executing software or hardware test and validation plans.
  • Hands-on problem-solving experience, including debugging and triaging technical issues.
  • General understanding of electrical systems including motors, sensors, cameras, and onboard computers.
  • Experience working in a Linux environment and using command-line tools.
  • Familiarity with Git, bazel, and Jira.
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts such as RPC or sockets.
  • Experience with CI tools such as GitHub Actions or Buildkite.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for documenting test results and tracking issues.

Benefits

  • Full-time internship in person at the South San Francisco office.
  • Summer 2027 internship running from May/June through August/September.
  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with system validation, automated testing, and safety-critical engineering systems.

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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