Zipline · 4 weeks ago
Flight Test Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)
South San Francisco, California, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$38/hr - $42/hr
Start in 2026 SummerZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move by building an instant logistics system using autonomous delivery drones. As a Flight Test Engineering Intern, you will analyze flight test data, contribute to the design of flight test campaigns, and collaborate with engineers to validate complex robotic systems.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Analyze flight test data logs using custom scripts (Python, DataBricks, SQL) to identify anomalies, assess reliability, track performance trends, and perform regression analyses
Design, oversee the execution, and review the results of software validation and flight test campaigns to ensure new features perform as intended and prevent hardware/software regression
Daily test and monitor the develop branch to quickly surface instability and potential future issues
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (GNC, Aerodynamics, Structures, Systems Engineering) to ensure system-level requirements (e.g., acceleration, range, climb rate) are clear, measurable, and that vehicle changes are mature for flight testing
Define or develop novel test infrastructure, including new instrumentation systems (e.g., load cells, vision systems) or modified flight control software, to collect auxiliary data in flight
Establish and maintain documentation, dashboards, and SQL search queries to track test progress and operational efficiency
Be ready to directly own any aspect of flight operations (preflight, launch, flight maneuvers, incident reporting) or supervise these activities with the flight operations team
Qualification
Required
Strong mathematical and physics background
Study in physics, mathematics, mechanical, aerospace, system engineering, computer science and electrical engineering or related fields
Experience in autonomous vehicle/ robotic system integration and testing work
Experience in data process, visualization
Strong written and verbal communication skill
Benefits
Housing stipend
Overtime pay
Relocation support
Paid sick time
And more
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
Founded in 2011
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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