System Test Automation Intern (Spring 2027)
Core
Intern role focused on building and executing automated Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing pipelines to validate the safety and reliability of Zipline's autonomous drone delivery system (Zip, Droid, Dock) before flight deployment.
Role type
System Test Automation Intern
Builds
Automated testing pipelines and validation tools for hardware-software integration
Domain
Autonomous logistics, drone delivery, embedded systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rust, Python, Pytest/Unittest, Linux CLI, Git, Bazel, Jira, CI/CD tools, networking concepts (RPC/sockets), electrical systems fundamentals
Preferred skills
Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, system-level validation planning, debugging complex technical issues
Technologies
Rust, Python, Pytest, Unittest, Linux, Git, Bazel, Jira, GitHub Actions, Buildkite
Responsibilities
Execute HIL and flight tests to validate Zip, Droid, and Dock interactions; build and refine automated testing pipelines; design tools for stress-testing off-nominal cases; analyze and troubleshoot hardware/software issues; develop scripts to support automated testing workflows
Seniority
Intern