Join Skydio as a Hardware Test and Reliability Intern to contribute to the development and execution of test plans for autonomous flying machines.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
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Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design and implement hardware and software systems for performance validation
- Analyze data and document results for design improvements
- Perform failure analysis and develop process mitigations
- Participate in design reviews and provide reliability inputs
Must have
- Experience with Python or other programming languages for test automation
- Strong desire to learn and contribute across multiple domains
- Excellent project management and communication skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with testing equipment
- Basic knowledge of stress and environmental testing methods
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Hardware Test and Reliability Intern at Skydio will focus on developing and executing test plans for autonomous drone systems, ensuring their performance and reliability across various applications. Key skills include proficiency in Python for test automation, a systematic approach to problem-solving, and familiarity with testing methodologies. This role is ideal for engineering students eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and reliability.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Skydio's careers page October 23, 2026.
- Python appears in 20.5% of 649 comparable intern other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Skydio lists $47–$58 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Skydio targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Hardware Test and Reliability Intern - Summer 2027 role at Skydio.
From the original posting
About the role:
We are seeking Summer 2027 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.
We are seeking a driven and cross-functional engineering intern to help the development and execution of test plans and testing infrastructure to enable rapid design iteration and robust product validation for state-of-the-art autonomous flying machines servicing a broad range of consumer and commercial use cases.
How you’ll make an impact:
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
What makes you a good fit:
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
Enthusiastic tendencies toward diving in and applying first principles to engineer creative solutions to complex problems
Experience with Python or other programming languages for test automation, data analysis and visualization
Strong desire to learn and contribute across multiple domains within a dynamic and growing organization
Excellent project management, written & verbal communication and cross-functional teamwork skills
Familiarity with testing equipment and basic knowledge of stress, environmental, and accelerated life testing methods to assess product durability and reliability.
Compensation Range: 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.
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