Flight Test Intern - Summer 2027

San Mateo, California, United StatesinternshipOn Site

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$85k

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Skydio Flight Test Intern at Skydio supports validation and advancement of drone products through testing and data collection. The role involves conducting smoke and regression tests, wireless testing, and collaborating with engineers to improve product performance.

Responsibilities

Skydio is looking for an enthusiastic Flight Test Intern to help validate and advance the
next generation of Skydio products. As a leader in developing cutting-edge aerial platforms and the software that powers them, Skydio offers an exciting environment for hands-on work with all our products. In this role, you will collaborate closely with various teams across the organization, providing support across multiple projects on the flight test team. This is a unique opportunity to play an essential role in shaping Skydio’s innovative products.
How you’ll make an impact:
Conduct smoke and regression tests to ensure system reliability and confidence
Perform daily testing on the master branch to maintain software quality
Enhance the end-to-end Skydio Dock experience by working closely with engineers to identify and resolve key issues
Support the validation of new software features for customer-facing applications
Identify and communicate product limitations early in the development cycle to improve performance and market fit
Verify software updates to maintain a stable and reliable flying platform
Collect flight data to support competitive benchmarking efforts
Execute wireless testing on all new software and hardware platforms
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