Skydio
Hardware Test & Reliability Intern - Fall 2026/Winter 2027
San Mateo, California, United States · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- We are seeking interns or Co-ops for our Hardware Test & Reliability Team!
- Autonomous systems are a new breed of product that bring together electronics hardware and real-time AI software.
- The complexity of the systems combined with the fact they can move freely in the real world, makes the development and reliability testing strategy a key element of delivering a great product.
Responsibilities
- Own the design and implementation of hardware and software systems to execute comprehensive performance and reliability validation for products performing in a wide array of use cases
- Analyze data, calculate statistics, and carefully document results to explain trends and inform impactful design improvements
- Perform failure analysis to identify root cause and help develop process/design mitigations to resolve system issues, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams
- Participate in design reviews and provide key design for reliability inputs to mitigate risks at every stage of the product development lifecycle
- A sense of how to test, how not to test, and how to find vulnerabilities in processes and design
- A systematic approach to problem solving, and a knack for rapidly identifying issues within electro-mechanical systems; strong desire to drive failure analyses to true root cause
- At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation.
- We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems.
Requirements
- Experience with Python or other programming languages for test automation, data analysis and visualization
- Familiarity with testing equipment and basic knowledge of stress, environmental, and accelerated life testing methods to assess product durability and reliability.
Skills
- Excellent project management, written & verbal communication and cross-functional teamwork skills
Compensation
- The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $58 for PhD students*.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
Company info
- Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility.
- The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
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