Skydio

About the Company

Skydio's mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight. AI and computer vision are foundational to our products, allowing drones to fly autonomously and automatically capture and process data. Skydio drones help public safety agencies, federal government and private companies serve their communities more safely and effectively by providing real-time access to information captured with high powered cameras mounted on smart flying robots. Our drones support thousands of organizations, including every branch of the U.S. military, hundreds of public safety agencies across every U.S. state, and numerous major utility providers.

Founded in 2014, Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S., with headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, CA. Skydio is the largest drone manufacturer in the U.S. and has built of 40,000 drones.

The company is backed by top investors and strategic partners, including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Skydio

Job Title

Manufacturing Test Engineering Intern

Job Description

**Job title** Manufacturing Test Engineering Intern **Role Summary** Assist in designing, implementing, and refining manufacturing test processes for autonomous drone products. Strengthen product quality and yield through data analysis, testing, and cross‑functional collaboration. **Expactations** - Complete assigned test‑design, root‑cause, and improvement projects within defined timelines. - Produce clear documentation, reports, and actionable insights for internal stakeholders. - Support continuous team learning and knowledge sharing regarding test tools and methodologies. **Key Responsibilities** - Collaborate with product design, quality, manufacturing, and software teams to evolve testing procedures. - Lead root‑cause investigations for test failures and devise hardware/software solutions. - Analyze manufacturing test data to identify yield trends and improve repeatability. - Develop test scripts, automation, and scripts for Linux/Docker environments. - Participate in cross‑functional meetings to align on test‑related requirements. **Required Skills** - Proficient Python programming (5+ yrs of practical use). - Experience with Linux, Docker, and AI tooling. - Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication abilities. - Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams. - Working knowledge of PLCs, Arduino, and CAD (Fusion 360) is a plus. **Required Education & Certifications** - Enrolled or recently graduated in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or related STEM field (undergraduate, graduate, or PhD). - No additional certifications required, but familiarity with manufacturing test engineering concepts preferred.

San mateo, United states

Hybrid

Fresher

11-03-2026