Intern, Research and Development Hardware Design Engineer (Spring 2027)

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines is seeking an R&D Hardware Design Engineer to design and develop systems and components using the latest technologies. The role involves collaboration with business and engineering teams to define feature requirements, test ideas with customers, and present outputs to company leaders and industry partners.

The candidate will perform research, evaluate partners, and build rapid prototypes, PoCs, and MVPs, with a startup mentality and strong project management and communication

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Hands-on with technology including AI and rapid prototyping.
• Experience with full stack development and hardware-software interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems and components using the latest technologies.
• Collaborate with business development and engineering to define feature requirements.
• Rapidly test and iterate features with prospective customers and present outputs to stakeholders.
• Conduct field and desk research, build low-fidelity prototypes, PoCs, and MVPs.
• Research and evaluate potential partners to build a sustainable product.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

AI understanding

Full stack experience

LLM/Copilot experience

3D printing

Soldering

Schematic reading

Breadboard prototyping

Hardware communication (UART SPI I2C)

Rapid prototyping

Safety/security awareness

Education

Pursuing undergraduate degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

3D printer

Soldering station

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

We are seeking a R&D Hardware Design Engineer to design and develop systems and components that incorporates the latest technologies. This includes working with the business development and engineering teams to determine and develop feature requirements, rapidly test and iterate features with prospective customers, and present outputs to company leaders and industry partners.

The R&D Hardware Design Engineer conducts research, evaluates potential partners, and builds a sustainable product quickly that gets the details right. He or she is a future-focused expert in technology and ensures that we have the correct technical strategies for our products. The R&D Engineer helps to drive product from idea through to execution, including field and desk research, low-fidelity prototypes, Proofs of Concept and Minimal Viable Products.

The successful candidate will have an established background in researching and developing customer-facing experiences (physical and digital), a strong technical ability, a start-up mentality, excellent project management skills, and great communication skills.

What we have: A diverse team with ...

• Varying experiences, backgrounds and skillsets
• A startup mentality (fail/learn fast and cheap)
• Human-centered philosophy
• A strong emphasis on research, design, and technology

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Must be pursing an Undergraduate degree in an accredited university, college, or institution
• Be hands on with a deep understanding of technology including AI
• Experience developing full stack applications
• Experience using large language models (LLM) and Copilot style assistants
• Experience with 3D printing parts using different materials such as ABS, PLA, etc.
• Experience using soldering equipment
• Can interpret schematic diagrams/drawings
• Good electrical engineering fundamentals and can hook up components on a breadboard
• Is a tinkerer and likes to build new things
• Knowledge of hardware communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, etc.
• Develop rapid prototypes via software and/or hardware technology and tools (e.g., Digital apps, IoT devices, etc.)
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in one or more of the following skillsets IoT, Firmware, Biometrics, Robotics and other hardware/software technologies
• Self-driven, ambitious and entrepreneurial
• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles