Flight Test Intern: Shape Next-Gen Drones

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Flight Test Intern in San Mateo, CA to validate and advance the next generation of Skydio products. You will collaborate across teams, supporting multiple projects on the flight test team and shaping the future of Skydio’s autonomous flight technology.

You will conduct smoke and regression tests, perform daily testing on the master branch, and help enhance the Skydio Dock experience. Strong debugging skills and a passion for things that fly are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Software/hardware testing background.
• Part 107 Certification.
• Experience testing web based applications.
• Wireless testing experience preferred.
• Understanding of UAS subsystems and their real world performance.
• Basic mechanical and electrical system integration knowledge.
• Demonstrated passion for things that fly.
• Thorough communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct smoke and regression tests to ensure system reliability.
• Perform daily testing on the master branch to maintain software quality.
• Enhance the end-to-end Skydio Dock experience by working with engineers to resolve issues.
• Support validation of new software features for customer-facing applications.
• Identify and communicate product limitations early in development to improve performance and market fit.
• Verify software updates to maintain a stable flying platform.
• Collect flight data to support benchmarking efforts.
• Execute wireless testing on new software and hardware platforms.

Skills

Jack of all trades

Debugging hardware/software

Multi-project work

Wireless testing

Experience testing web apps

Outdoor interest

Education

Part 107 Certification

Job description

Skydio is seeking a Flight Test Intern in San Mateo, CA to validate and advance the next generation of Skydio products. You will collaborate across teams, supporting multiple projects on the flight test team and shaping the future of Skydio’s autonomous flight technology.

You will conduct smoke and regression tests, perform daily testing on the master branch, and help enhance the Skydio Dock experience. Strong debugging skills and a passion for things that fly are essential for this role.