Manufacturing Software Engineer Intern – Hardware-in-Loop Systems

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. is seeking an Manufacturing Software Engineer Intern for Winter 2027 in San Mateo, CA. You will contribute to manufacturing software that powers drones, docks, and accessories, working across backend, embedded, frontend, and hardware fixtures.

You will gain hands-on experience with Python, Flask, C++, React, and AWS in a cross-functional team, helping to turn prototypes into scalable, high-quality production systems at our California factory.

Qualifications

• Strong coding fundamentals with Python.
• Experience with backend or embedded software is a plus.
• Familiarity with React/Typescript is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Hardware-in-Loop systems for drones and build processes.
• Design deployment systems for distributing code to machines globally.
• Create visual configuration tools to document and modify mass production workflows.

Skills

Python

Flask

C++

React

Typescript

Linux

AWS

Tools

Protobufs

CI/CD

Job description

Skydio, Inc. is seeking an Manufacturing Software Engineer Intern for Winter 2027 in San Mateo, CA. You will contribute to manufacturing software that powers drones, docks, and accessories, working across backend, embedded, frontend, and hardware fixtures.

You will gain hands-on experience with Python, Flask, C++, React, and AWS in a cross-functional team, helping to turn prototypes into scalable, high-quality production systems at our California factory.