Hardware Programs Intern - Robotics & Manufacturing

Booster; Hayward (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, the leading US drone company, is seeking an Operations Program Manager Intern to join our Hardware team and help coordinate hardware development from early design through testing, manufacturing, launch, and sustaining.

You will work with cross-functional partners to manage milestones, track risks, prepare concise updates, organize meetings, and drive action items to completion while gaining hands-on experience in robotics and advanced manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field.
• Interest in hardware product development, robotics, consumer electronics, automotive systems, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and details.
• Clear written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• Analytical and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional hardware development programs across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, testing, and other teams.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and action-item trackers.
• Coordinate engineering builds, test readiness, supplier activities, and other critical product-development efforts.
• Track program progress, identify potential risks or blockers, and help ensure issues are communicated to stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, concise program updates and help keep cross-functional teams aligned around priorities and upcoming milestones.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, document decisions, and follow up with owners to drive action items to completion.
• Analyze program data and help create tools, dashboards, or processes that improve visibility and team efficiency.
• Take ownership of a scoped program or operational improvement project during your internship.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Project Management

Ambiguity Tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering/related field

Job description

Skydio, the leading US drone company, is seeking an Operations Program Manager Intern to join our Hardware team and help coordinate hardware development from early design through testing, manufacturing, launch, and sustaining.

You will work with cross-functional partners to manage milestones, track risks, prepare concise updates, organize meetings, and drive action items to completion while gaining hands-on experience in robotics and advanced manufacturing.