Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Job overview

The Embedded Software Engineering Intern role is full-time and in person in South San Francisco, CA, for Summer 2027, from May or June through August or September. Compensation is $54 per hour. The intern joins Zipline’s Embedded Systems team, which develops software for autonomous aircraft and ground systems supporting drone delivery of critical supplies.

What you'll do

• Work on embedded software projects for autonomous aircraft and ground systems alongside cross-functional partners. Example projects include building RF radio test setups and manufacturing test suites
• developing real-time coprocessor firmware
• building voltage and current telemetry systems
• prototyping perception systems
• and improving ground-system behavior for aircraft launch and landing. Project assignments vary.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

embedded software engineering intern

summer 2027

south san francisco ca

zipline

$54/hr

embedded systems

autonomous aircraft

firmware

c/c++

python

full-time

in person

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits may include relocation support, a housing stipend, overtime pay, and paid sick time, where applicable and subject to local requirements.

Why this role

Applicants must have completed at least the second year of undergraduate studies and be pursuing electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering. Experience with C, C++, Python, or Rust and real-time operating systems or embedded Linux is sought.

About the employer

Zipline is hiring for this role. Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Sector: 51.