Manufacturing Intern - Summer 2027

Skydio, Inc.; Hayward (CA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 96.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Skydio, Inc. in Hayward, CA is seeking a Summer 2027 Quality Engineering Intern to help define and develop quality standards for internal and future products.

You will work with the hardware quality team to support production and ensure high-quality drones and accessories. Ideal candidates are engineering students (Mechanical or Electrical) with intern experience in SolidWorks, data analysis, and quality principles such as PFMEA.

Competenze

• Pursuing a junior/senior/ MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Internship experience in SolidWorks and data analysis is preferred.
• Solid understanding of PFMEA, DFM, DFA, and stack-up analysis.
• Able to articulate problems with clear root-cause reasoning.

Mansioni

• Root cause and resolve quality yields and customer-facing issues.
• Define, measure and improve quality metrics and analytics.
• Evaluate performance and reliability of products and factory systems.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams across Skydio.
• Demonstrate ownership and autonomy in work tasks.

Conoscenze

SolidWorks

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

AI tooling (Claude integrations)

Databricks

SQL

Formazione

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Databricks

SQL

Claude integrations

Descrizione del lavoro

Hayward, California, United States- Full-time

About the role:

We are looking for interns for the Summer 2027 Season. The Hardware Ops - Quality team is responsible for the manufacturing quality ensuring all of Skydio’s production meets rigorous customer requirements. The quality operations the team supports enables Skydio’s autonomous drones and accessory products.. As a Quality Engineering Intern for our team, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop quality standards and practices for internal teams and/or current & future products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

How you'll make an impact:

• Root cause and resolve quality yield and customers facing product quality concerns.
• Define, Measure, and Improve our quality metrics and analytics
• Evaluate the performance and reliability of our products and factory quality systems.
• Work closely with other members of the various engineering teams across Skydio.
• Have a strong sense of ownership and autonomy over your work.

What makes you a good fit:

• A junior, senior, or MS-level student - Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Previous Intern Experience with Solid Works, Data Analysis, etc.
• An understanding of quality principles – PFMEA, DFM, DFA, stack up analysis.
• Ability to clearly articulate problem statements, with root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and propose effective solutions.
• Experience with Databricks, SQL is a plus
• Experience building with AI tools, such as Claude integrations

Compensation Range: The hourly base salary range for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $70/hr for PhD students*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.

*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

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