About the role#
We are looking for a Summer Intern to support our Wireless Engineering team. You will focus on design validation and data analysis. This role involves building scalable data processing pipelines and tools to help us analyze wireless validation data from lab and factory testing. You will work alongside RF and antenna engineers to improve how we collect, process, and visualize performance data.
What you'll do#
- Develop automated data processing pipelines to analyze RF and antenna validation data from lab bench testing.
- Build cloud-based tools and dashboards to streamline factory test data ingestion, processing, and visualization.
- Improve data quality checks and validation frameworks to ensure reliable wireless performance metrics.
- Partner with RF engineers to translate test requirements into scalable analysis workflows.
- Optimize existing scripts and infrastructure to improve efficiency and reproducibility of wireless performance analysis.
- Contribute to documentation and best practices for wireless data management across development and manufacturing.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s (upcoming junior or senior), Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong fundamentals in wireless systems, RF engineering, or antenna theory.
- Proficiency in cloud-based development and data processing, including Python, data pipelines, scripting, and APIs.
- Experience working with large datasets and building scalable analysis tools.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools or frameworks.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional engineering environment.
- Detail-oriented approach and a self-driven mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: San Mateo, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
About Skydio
Skydio designs and manufactures autonomous drones for public safety, defense, and utility inspection. The company focuses on artificial intelligence to simplify flight operations for complex environments. Founded in 2014, the firm maintains its headquarters in San Mateo and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, California. It currently employs over 1,000 people and has shipped more than 60,000 units.
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