R&D Hardware Design Intern — Build Prototypes & IoT Systems

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

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