System Test Automation Intern (Summer 2027)

Job overview

The System Test Automation Intern role is onsite in South San Francisco, CA, for Summer 2027, with an expected internship period from May or June through August or September. Compensation is not specified. The intern supports Zipline’s System Validation Team, which tests the reliability and safety of integrated delivery systems before deployment. The intern assists with hardware-in-the-loop and flight testing, develops automated testing tools, and investigates issues across hardware and software. This work helps identify problems before commercial flights and supports reliable delivery of essential goods.

What you'll do

• Assist with hardware-in-the-loop and flight tests
• collaborate with engineers to build and refine automated software-testing pipelines
• design and improve tools for off-nominal stress testing
• analyze and troubleshoot hardware and software issues
• support system-level validation plans
• develop scripts and tools for automated testing workflows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

system test automation intern

system validation

summer 2027

hardware-in-the-loop testing

flight testing

python

rust

linux

south san francisco ca

zipline

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time, in-person Summer 2027 internship. Applicants must have completed the second year of undergraduate studies; master’s and PhD students are also eligible. Relevant experience includes Rust or Python, Python testing, Linux, Git, and test or validation plans.

About the employer

Zipline is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation. Sector: 48.