About the role#
As a Hardware Engineering Intern on the Long Range Platform Design Engineering team, you will take ownership of hardware challenges that impact the performance, reliability, and scalability of our delivery system. You will move from understanding a problem and developing concepts through building, testing, and iterating on real hardware. You will work alongside experienced engineers and collaborate across teams to learn how complex hardware moves from an idea to a reliable product.
What you'll do#
- Own a focused hardware design project or a root-cause investigation.
- Develop mechanical or electrical designs using engineering fundamentals, CAD, and analysis.
- Build and iterate on prototypes, test fixtures, and hardware using hands-on fabrication and assembly.
- Design and run tests to characterize performance, investigate failures, and validate solutions.
- Analyze test data to identify root causes, evaluate tradeoffs, and make engineering decisions.
- Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to learn how hardware is developed and deployed.
- Communicate your work through design reviews, test results, and technical documentation.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- A strong understanding of core engineering fundamentals and the ability to apply them to open-ended hardware problems.
- Experience building, testing, or troubleshooting physical systems through coursework, projects, research, or previous internships.
- Comfort working hands-on with prototypes, tools, test equipment, and basic fabrication or assembly.
- The ability to analyze data, identify likely root causes, and clearly communicate your reasoning.
- Curiosity, ownership, and a willingness to learn from successes and failures.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May/June 2027 to August/September 2027).
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Zipline
Zipline operates an automated delivery system using robotics and autonomous technology. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on logistics and supply chain services for healthcare and retail sectors. It is based in South San Francisco and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The organization provides delivery networks for medical supplies and consumer goods across multiple countries.
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