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Zipline

Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

South San Francisco, California, USAinternshipinternAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Zipline is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineering Intern to contribute to their innovative drone delivery system. This internship offers the opportunity to tackle challenging real-world problems, from designing firmware and testing hardware to improving ground systems and developing perception solutions. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team and own projects from conception to deployment, directly impacting the reliability and scalability of Zipline's global operations.

What you'll do

  • Develop firmware for real-time coprocessors and manage high-frequency signals.
  • Build and validate RF radio test setups for antenna performance.
  • Design and implement telemetry systems using ADCs and I2C devices.
  • Prototype and integrate perception systems with sensor prototypes.
  • Improve ground systems behavior to optimize aircraft launch and landing.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deploy software updates globally.

What they're looking for

  • Embedded Systems
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
  • Data Analysis
  • I2C
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Zipline

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  • Describe a time you had to debug a complex hardware/software interaction. What was your approach?
  • Explain your experience with real-time operating systems. What are some of the challenges?
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