Electrical Engineer Intern

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

401K savings plan

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, California, is seeking Electrical Engineering Interns to help prototype, validate, and refine the electrical systems for autonomous flight sensors.

As a member of the Electrical Engineering team, you will assist with PCB design, hardware bring‑up, and cross‑functional testing while learning from world‑class engineers and contributing to cutting‑edge drone technology.

Qualifications

• Pursuing EE degree or related field.
• Fundamentals of electrical engineering.
• Experience with lab tools (oscilloscope, signal generators).
• Familiar with Python or C programming.
• Some exposure to power/analog electronics and digital interfaces.
• Previous internship on electronic products preferred.
• Familiar with Cadence Allegro or similar tools.
• Ability to prototype and demonstrate circuits.
• Ability to work autonomously and quickly learn.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of low‑voltage hardware development including schematic, PCB layout, prototyping, and fabrication.
• Bring‑up, assembly, and debugging of custom boards for testing and validation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, reliability, software, and electrical teams on validation systems.
• Develop and test PCBAs for power, sensing, and computing subsystems.
• Participate in reviews of schematics, layouts, and BOMs.
• Support system integration and test activities including troubleshooting.

Skills

EE fundamentals

Python scripting

C programming

PCB prototyping

Schematic design

Power electronics

Independent worker

Autonomous work

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

San Mateo, California, United States- Intern

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond .

About the role

We are seeking interns for our EE Team! We are looking for Electrical Engineering Interns who will help prototype, validate, develop, and refine the electrical systems that bring together state-of-the-art computing hardware, sensing, and power systems in the latest autonomous flying sensors. As a member of the Electrical Engineering team, you will be helping solve tough challenges alongside a team of world-class engineers.

How you’ll make an impact

• Take ownership of low-voltage electronic hardware development, including specification, schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, and fabrication
• Perform hands‑on bring-up, assembly, and debugging of custom circuit boards for testing and validation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, reliability, software, and electrical teams to build reliable test and validation systems for new products
• Develop and test PCBAs for subsystems such as power distribution, battery management, sensing, motor control, and computing
• Participate in schematic, layout, and BOM reviews, providing feedback on internally and externally developed designs
• Support system integration and test activities through test execution, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.

What makes you a good fit

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field)
• Solid grasp of electrical engineering fundamentals
• Familiar with basic EE lab tools (oscilloscope, signal generators, etc.)
• Familiar with scripting/programming in Python/C
• Some experience with power electronics (motor driver, switch mode power supplies…), digital electronics (MCU, FPGA, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C…), and/or analog electronics (filters, ADC/DAC…)
• Previous internship work on electronic products
• Familiar with an EDA software suite, preferably Cadence Allegro
• Ability to quickly prototype solutions and circuit demonstrations
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 certification within 30 days of engagement start, if required

Compensation Range

The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $58/hr for PhD students. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Interns are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Paid vacation time
• sick leave
• holiday pay
• 401K savings plan

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

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