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Electrical Engineering Internship at Skydio | San Mateo, CA

SkydioSan Mateo, California, United States
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Experience Level

Entry Level

Qualifications

Candidates should be currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, possessing a solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals. Familiarity with essential lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and signal generators is expected, along with basic programming skills in Python or C. Experience with power electronics, digital, and/or analog electronics will be advantageous. Previous internships related to electronic products are preferred.

About the job

Skydio is recognized as the preeminent drone technology company in the United States, leading the global market in autonomous flight solutions, an essential technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our team is comprised of experts in artificial intelligence, top-tier hardware and software development, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction, enabling diverse drone applications ranging from utility inspections to emergency response and military operations.

About the Role:

We are on the lookout for passionate interns to join our Electrical Engineering (EE) Team! As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will play a vital role in prototyping, validating, and enhancing electrical systems that integrate cutting-edge computing hardware, sensing technologies, and power management systems within our advanced autonomous flying sensors. You will have the opportunity to tackle challenging problems in collaboration with a team of distinguished engineers.

Your Impact:

  • Lead the development of low-voltage electronic hardware, encompassing specification, schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, and fabrication.

  • Conduct hands-on bring-up, assembly, and troubleshooting of custom circuit boards for testing and validation.

  • Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, reliability, software, and electrical teams to create dependable test and validation systems for novel products.

  • Design and evaluate PCBAs for subsystems including power distribution, battery management, sensing, motor control, and computing.

  • Engage in schematic, layout, and BOM reviews, offering constructive feedback on both internal and external designs.

  • Assist in system integration and testing activities through execution, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles.

  • Familiarity with essential EE lab tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, signal generators).

  • Basic experience in scripting/programming using Python or C.

  • Some exposure to power electronics, digital electronics, and/or analog electronics.

  • Previous internship experience with electronic products is a plus.

About Skydio

Skydio is at the forefront of drone technology and autonomous flight, dedicated to transforming the aerial mobility landscape. Our commitment to innovation and excellence fuels our mission to broaden drone usage across various sectors, including utilities, emergency services, and military applications.

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