Zipline
Applications Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
South San Francisco, California, USAinternshipinternAdded 1 month ago
About this role
Zipline is seeking a motivated Applications Engineer Intern to join their Ground Systems Deployment team. This role involves tackling real-world engineering challenges related to deploying their drone infrastructure, focusing on integrating off-the-shelf systems and developing custom solutions for various environments. The intern will contribute to system improvements, vendor management, and ensuring hardware functions flawlessly.
What you'll do
- Develop and test system improvements for ground systems.
- Design technical solutions for specialized application needs like lifting apparatus and weather stations.
- Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors.
- Refine site requirements and transform them into deployable systems.
- Define handover materials for new application solutions.
What they're looking for
- Troubleshooting hardware/software
- Data collection and analysis
- CAD (Siemens NX, Solidworks)
- Project management
- Technical communication
- Problem-solving
- System-based approach
Benefits
- Relocation support (possible)
- Housing stipend (possible)
- Overtime pay (possible)
- Paid sick time (possible)
- In-person work environment
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Zipline
- Industry
- Logistics & Transportation
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience troubleshooting hardware and software systems.
- How do you approach a complex engineering problem, and can you give an example?