Electrical Engineer Intern - Autonomous Flight Tech

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. is seeking Electrical Engineer Interns for the Summer 2027 in San Mateo, CA. You will prototype, validate, and refine low‑voltage electronics that power autonomous flying sensors, working with a world‑class EE team.

You will own schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, and bring‑up, collaborating with mechanical, firmware, and software teams to build reliable test and validation systems for new products.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuingElectrical Engineering degree or related field.
• Strong grasp of EE fundamentals and hands-on lab work.
• Familiar with basic EE lab tools (oscilloscope, signal generators, etc.).
• Experience with power, digital and/or analog electronics is a plus.
• Prior internship on electronic products is preferred.
• Familiar with Cadence Allegro or similar EDA tools.
• Able to quickly prototype solutions and demonstrate circuits.
• Capable of working autonomously on complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of low-voltage hardware development from spec to PCB layout and fabrication.
• Prototype, validate, and bring‑up custom circuit boards for testing and validation.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with mechanical, firmware, reliability, software, and electrical teams.
• Develop and test PCBA for power distribution, battery management, sensing, motor control, and computing.
• Participate in schematic, layout, and BOM reviews and provide feedback.
• Support system integration and test activities including troubleshooting and failure analysis.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Prototype development

PCB design

Schematic design

Power electronics

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

Autonomy

Education

Electrical Engineering degree in progress

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Skydio, Inc. is seeking Electrical Engineer Interns for the Summer 2027 in San Mateo, CA. You will prototype, validate, and refine low‑voltage electronics that power autonomous flying sensors, working with a world‑class EE team.

You will own schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, and bring‑up, collaborating with mechanical, firmware, and software teams to build reliable test and validation systems for new products.