UX Product Design Intern: Design for Autonomous Systems

Speedrun Talent Network; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Skydio, a leading US drone company, is seeking a UX Product Design Intern to help translate complex autonomous systems into intuitive interfaces for operators.

You’ll work with experienced designers, PMs, and engineers across Web and Mobile, building wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys while receiving mentorship.

This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-moving robotics environment and opportunities to influence product thinking and design craft.

Qualifications

• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating your design process and iteration.
• Developing foundation in interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and user-centered problem solving.
• Prototyping skills using Figma to turn ideas into wireframes and interactive prototypes.
• Curiosity and growth mindset in a fast-moving technical environment.
• Ability to explain your thinking and collaborate with multidisciplinary teammates.
• Interest in robotics, AI, hardware products; prior experience helps but is not required.
• Education or equivalent experience in a design-related field.

Responsibilities

• Map critical user journeys (CUJs) and synthesize research.
• Create wireframes and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile.
• Build interactive prototypes and incorporate feedback from users and partners.
• Contribute to design-system patterns and collaborate with Design, Product, and Engineering.
• Participate in critiques and document design decisions.

Skills

Portfolio

Prototyping

Design fundamentals

Collaboration

Curiosity

Communication

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in product design / interaction design / HCI or related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

Skydio, a leading US drone company, is seeking a UX Product Design Intern to help translate complex autonomous systems into intuitive interfaces for operators.

You’ll work with experienced designers, PMs, and engineers across Web and Mobile, building wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys while receiving mentorship.

This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-moving robotics environment and opportunities to influence product thinking and design craft.