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Skydio

Systems Engineering Intern

Skydio

. Collaborate with embedded, hardware, wireless, software, and autonomy teams to derive specifications and develop subsystem architectures consisting of mechanical assemblies, electronics, and embedded software .

Posted 11/9/2026internshipSan Mateo • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $47 - $70 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in software development, particularly in Python and C/C++, with a focus on embedded systems and subsystem architecture for autonomous flying robots. Strong analytical and reporting skills are essential for effective collaboration and integration across multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Python DevelopmentC/C++ DevelopmentEmbedded Systems DevelopmentFAA Part 107 CertificationSubsystem Architecture

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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentData AnalysisSystem IntegrationSubsystem CharacterizationComponent-Level Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationClear ReportingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Simulation ToolsPrototyping ToolsManufacturing Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
FAA Part 107 Certification
Industry Keywords
Autonomous Flying RobotsMechanical AssembliesElectronicsImaging SystemsMotor ControlSensing Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Collaborate with embedded, hardware, wireless, software, and autonomy teams to derive specifications and develop subsystem architectures consisting of mechanical assemblies, electronics, and embedded software
  • Develop methods to simulate, quantify, analyze, and present proposals and designs for platforms and subsystems
  • Collaborate on prototyping efforts
  • Drive architecture specifications down to component-level selection and development
  • Contribute to system and subsystem architectures for autonomous flying robots
  • Support system and subsystem integration, characterization, development, validation, and manufacturing tools

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Good software development skills with an ambition to write clean and efficient code in Python and C/C++
  • Some experience in embedded systems development
  • Excellent written skills for clear reporting of data analysis and conclusions
  • Experience working on systems that integrate some combination of imaging, ranging, advanced compute, motor control, communication, sensing, or payloads
  • Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions
  • Undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student status implied by compensation tiers

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan