Hardware Test Intern; Fall

About Zipline

Zipline is the world’s largest drone delivery service, operating on four continents and delivering essential goods every 30 seconds. We build and operate an autonomous logistics system that provides fast, reliable access to healthcare supplies, food, and retail products worldwide.

The Hardware Test Team ensures performance, reliability, and safety of Zipline’s delivery drones by designing and executing rigorous testing across avionics, power systems, mechanical assemblies, sensors, and other components.

As an intern, you will design, build, and operate test assets for hardware components, manage the entire lifecycle of testing, and provide data‑driven recommendations to improve product quality.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define component and tester requirements.
• Architect and implement software to validate design and assembly of components ranging from circuit boards to large mechanical assemblies.
• Develop automation‑centric software to streamline testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Build deep expertise in the components or systems under test to understand behavior under various operating conditions.
• Own a test asset through planning, implementation, validation, troubleshooting, and analysis of results.

• Experience programming in Python and foundational knowledge of embedded
  
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• 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 with common electrical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.

Our internships are full‑time positions, in‑person at our South San Francisco or Dallas office. Fall 2026 interns will be hosted from September to December. Candidates are limited to three applications within a 30‑day period.

Zipline is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Zipline also commits to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your point of contact at Zipline know if you require accommodations.