Field Systems Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)
Core
Field Systems Engineering intern investigating avionics issues, analyzing fleet data, and building diagnostic tools for Zipline's autonomous drone delivery fleet.
Role type
Field Systems Engineering Intern
Builds
Diagnostic tools, scripts, and dashboards for avionics systems
Domain
Autonomous logistics, drone delivery, avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Data analysis (Python, SQL, MATLAB), hardware/software testing, telemetry/log investigation, system debugging, documentation
Preferred skills
CAD software, physical system building/testing (Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics)
Technologies
Python, SQL, MATLAB, telemetry systems, flight data platforms
Responsibilities
Investigate avionics issues using telemetry, logs, physical inspection, and bench tests; Analyze fleet data to identify patterns in system performance and reliability; Build or improve scripts, dashboards, or diagnostic tools; Help design and run tests to check possible failure causes; Work with design engineers, technicians, and operators; Document methods, results, and recommendations
Seniority
Intern
