Operations Program Management Intern

Skydio; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 64,747 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

401K savings plan

Job summary

Skydio is seeking an Operations Program Manager Intern to join its Hardware team and support the development of the next generation of autonomous flight technology. You will coordinate hardware development programs from early design through testing, manufacturing, launch, and sustaining, working with cross-functional partners to keep milestones aligned.

This role is ideal for students passionate about hardware, robotics, and manufacturing who enjoy organizing complex projects, analyzing data,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, business, or a 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 skills, with an interest in working across technical and non-technical teams.
• Analytical and comfortable using data to understand problems and inform decisions.
• Proactive, resourceful, and willing to take ownership in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, asking questions, and learning new technical concepts.
• Experience with project management, engineering projects, manufacturing, robotics teams, internships, or student organizations is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hardware development programs from early design through testing, manufacturing, launch, and sustaining.
• Work with technical operations program managers and cross-functional partners to keep milestones aligned.
• Help engineering teams stay focused on critical milestones and risk mitigation.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

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

Job description

About The Role

Skydio is looking for an Operations Program Manager Intern to join our Hardware team and support the development of the next generation of autonomous flight technology.

In this role, you will work alongside technical operations program managers and cross-functional partners to help coordinate hardware development programs from early design through testing, manufacturing, launch, and sustaining. You will gain firsthand experience managing complex technical projects, identifying risks, and helping engineering teams stay aligned around critical milestones.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is excited by hardware, robotics, manufacturing, and the challenge of bringing highly complex products to life.

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, business, or a 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 skills, with an interest in working across technical and non-technical teams.
• Analytical and comfortable using data to understand problems and inform decisions.
• Proactive, resourceful, and willing to take ownership in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, asking questions, and learning new technical concepts.
• Experience with project management, engineering projects, manufacturing, robotics teams, internships, or student organizations is a plus but not required.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $58/hr for PhD students*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Interns are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

• Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s 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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