Manufacturing Software Engineer Intern

Skydio

. Help manufacture high-quality drones, docks, and accessories at scale .

Posted 10/14/2026internshipSan Mateo • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining hardware and software systems for drone manufacturing, including proficiency in Python and experience with automated testing and hardware-in-the-loop systems. Capable of building processes and tools that enhance manufacturing efficiency and support cross-functional projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python ProgrammingAutomated TestingHardware-in-the-Loop SystemsCross-Functional CollaborationTroubleshooting Skills

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Hard Skills

Coding FundamentalsAutomated Test FixturesRobot Calibration ProcessesManufacturing API DevelopmentVisual Configuration Tools

Soft Skills

Patient TroubleshootingCollaborationHelp-Seeking

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered Triage SystemDeployment SystemsFactory-State Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Employment Eligibility Verification

Industry Keywords

Drone ManufacturingEmbedded SoftwareRoboticsMass-Production Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help manufacture high-quality drones, docks, and accessories at scale
Build processes and tools that support manufacturing growth and success
Develop an AI-powered triage system to inspect drone hardware and suggest parts for repair
Build a framework combining LLM agents with the manufacturing API to test hardware
Compare test results against root-cause failures and suggested reworks
Contribute to cross-functional manufacturing software projects involving backend, embedded software, frontend, robotics, and hardware fixtures
Build and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop continuous testing systems
Design deployment systems for code on physical machines across challenging networks
Build visual configuration tools for mass-production processes
Develop robot calibration processes and factory-state dashboards
Develop automated test fixtures for sensors and actuators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong coding fundamentals
Very comfortable with Python
Patient troubleshooting skills
Comfortable working on systems involving both hardware and software
Ability to ask for help and provide help to others
Availability to start in January or February 2027
Must complete employment eligibility verification through E-Verify for U.S. positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefit plans
Variety of incentives and stipends
Professional growth and learning opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement