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Zipline · 1 week ago

Hardware Test Automation Intern (Summer 2026)

positionSouth San Francisco, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$38/hr - $42/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move by building an instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. The Hardware Test Automation Intern will contribute to the development of test assets, gaining hands-on experience in designing and implementing automation scripts for hardware testing.

DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
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Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define clear component and tester requirements
Architect and implement software to validate the design and assembly of components ranging from circuit boards to large mechanical or electromechanical assemblies
Develop automation-centric software to streamline testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting
Gain deep expertise in the components or systems under test to understand their expected behavior under a variety of operating conditions
Own a test asset through its entire lifecycle—from planning and implementation to system validation, troubleshooting, and analysis of results

Qualification

PythonEmbedded CElectrical engineering principlesMechanical engineering principlesElectrical test equipmentAutomation scriptingData analysisCollaboration

Required

Experience programming in Python, with foundational knowledge of embedded C
Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware and instrumentation
Ability to interpret datasheets and write basic drivers for new components
Understanding of fundamental electrical and/or mechanical engineering principles
Experience working with common electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)

Benefits

Housing stipend
Overtime pay
Relocation support
Paid sick time
And more

Company

Zipline

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Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
dateFounded in 2011
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.zipline.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Zipline has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (54)
2024 (39)
2023 (29)
2022 (20)
2021 (16)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$971M
Key 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

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Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
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Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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