Zipline · 4 weeks ago
Hardware Test Automation Intern (Summer 2026)
South San Francisco, California, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$38/hr - $42/hr
Start in 2026 SummerZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, particularly in providing equitable access to critical healthcare supplies through autonomous delivery drones. The Hardware Test Automation Intern will collaborate with engineering teams to develop and validate testing strategies for various hardware components, ensuring their performance and reliability.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define clear component and tester requirements
Architect and implement software to validate the design and assembly of components ranging from circuit boards to large mechanical or electromechanical assemblies
Develop automation-centric software to streamline testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting
Gain deep expertise in the components or systems under test to understand their expected behavior under a variety of operating conditions
Own a test asset through its entire lifecycle—from planning and implementation to system validation, troubleshooting, and analysis of results
Qualification
Required
Experience programming in Python, with foundational knowledge of embedded C
Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware and instrumentation
Ability to interpret datasheets and write basic drivers for new components
Understanding of fundamental electrical and/or mechanical engineering principles
Experience working with common electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
Benefits
Housing stipend
Overtime pay
Relocation support
Paid sick time
And more
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
Founded in 2011
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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