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Applications Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)

Zipline · 2027 Internships

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South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted
Aug 20

Do you want to directly influence a wide range of engineering challenges arising from real-world, fast-paced operations? As an Applications Engineer Intern, you are the technical specialist responsible for solving application-specific challenges related to the deployment of our infrastructure in diverse environments. You take a rigorous systems-based approach to problem-solving. Your primary mission is to identify, validate, and integrate off-the-shelf (OTS) systems and commercially available products that meet our rigorous ground infrastructure requirements. Whether you are architecting a remote monitoring camera network, integrating weather sensing arrays, or designing specialized lifting and service apparatus, you ensure that Zipline’s hardware functions flawlessly in every unique application.

What you'd do

  • You must have completed the second year of your undergraduate studies, pursuing a degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Masters and PhD students are also eligible.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and software systems, data collection and analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to address engineering challenges.
  • Experience in reading data sheets, layouts, or schematics.
  • Possessing CAD skills (Siemens NX, Solidworks, etc.) and any machine shop/prototyping experience is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information into clear, repeatable technical instructions.
  • Demonstrated strong project management skills, including creating timelines, leading meetings, and providing cross-functional updates.
  • Willingness to travel and work outdoors at test sites for hands-on development and testing.
  • A problem-solving approach with a drive for continuous improvement in a dynamic, collaborative setting.
  • Technical curiosity and a passion for user-centric design.
  • Self-directed with the ability to independently manage tasks.

About Zipline · 2027 Internships

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably.