Zipline · 1 month ago
Technical Program Manager Intern (Summer 2026)
South San Francisco, CA, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$38/hr - $42/hr
Start in 2026 SummerZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move by building an instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. As a Technical Program Manager Intern, you will contribute to the program management team, ensuring that projects related to autonomous delivery drones are completed on time and within budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Understand and mitigate technical and program risks to keep Zipline's testing programs on track. Drive decision making and trade off studies
Define programme timelines, milestones and critical path
Manage and support cross-functional teams across electrical and mechanical engineering, design validation, and embedded software domains to build and execute a plan to develop new hardware
Drive prototype and test activities to validate next generation hardware designs
Report program updates to leadership
Manage new infrastructure builds for our test campaigns and track hardware sample allocations
Organize and facilitate meetings with cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Must have at least completed the second year of your undergraduate studies or equivalent in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering. Masters and PhD students are also eligible
Strong technical background
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain challenges and solutions to fellow engineers and non-engineers alike
Enthusiasm for collaborating in a fast paced and highly cross-functional environment
Ability to pick up technical concepts rapidly
Ability to drive clarity amidst chaos and ambiguity
Extreme ownership and a bias for action
Must be eligible to work in the US
Demonstrated skill in aligning priorities, coordinating timelines, and leading complex scope, resource, and schedule trades
Must be able to work in person at Zipline's South San Francisco office 5 days a week
Benefits
Housing stipend
Overtime pay
Relocation support
Paid sick time
Company
Zipline
For far too long, retail brands have struggled with disconnects between headquarters and frontline teams.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melissa Wong
CEO & Co-Founder
Deri McCrea
Chief Customer Officer
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