About the role#
We are looking for interns for the Winter 2027 season to join our Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) team. You will help develop and optimize our embedded HIL systems, including our Python test framework, CI integration, and the physical fleet of test stations. You will guide the technical direction of the framework, maintain its reliability as our product line grows, and simplify the process for other teams to add new tests.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the architecture and roadmap of the HIL test framework and its CI integration.
- Design and build new test stations and fixtures, and bring new products onto the HIL.
- Partner with firmware, platform, and product teams to turn validation needs into reliable automated tests.
- Develop critical use cases to expand hardware validation across teams.
- Triage failing test runs, distinguish infrastructure issues from product regressions, and route bugs to the appropriate team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior, senior, or MS-level student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Industry experience developing test infrastructure.
- Strong Python skills, including writing clean, tested code.
- Software engineering experience, specifically building or owning test or CI infrastructure.
- Solid Linux systems skills, including networking, USB/udev, systemd, Docker, and shell.
- Hands-on embedded Linux experience, such as flashing, working with bootloaders and recovery modes, using serial consoles, and debugging boards that do not boot.
- Familiarity with device-level embedded software or firmware.
- Experience or interest in hardware bring-up and system debugging.
- Ability to communicate clearly while supporting multiple engineering teams.
- Willingness to obtain FAA Part 107 certification within your first 60 days.
Location & details#
- Location: San Mateo, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Skydio
Skydio designs and manufactures autonomous drones for public safety, defense, and utility inspection. The company focuses on artificial intelligence to simplify flight operations for complex environments. Founded in 2014, the firm maintains its headquarters in San Mateo and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, California. It currently employs over 1,000 people and has shipped more than 60,000 units.
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