About Zipline

Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building the first instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. Leveraging expertise in robotics and autonomy, Zipline designs, builds, and operates a fleet of cutting edge, autonomous delivery drones. We serve tens of millions of people around the world.

Joining Zipline’s Emerging Talent program as an intern is an opportunity to contribute to our promise of building a system that provides equitable access to critical healthcare supplies for millions of people. We believe that internships are more than just opportunities to learn by watching or doing low level tasks. We expect our interns to take on meaningful work that actively contributes to moving Zipline’s mission forward, while learning real-world skills that will serve them in their careers for the long term. 

Join us, and build the future of logistics with the best humans around!

The Role

As an Autonomy Flight Operations Intern you’ll be flying a variety of different aircraft with custom sensor payloads to collect data that is representative of our intended operational areas. You’ll be out in the world, applying your intuition and piloting abilities to get high quality, representative sample scenarios for our algorithms teams to build and test against.

What You'll Do  

• Apply intuition to identify challenging real world environments to fully train and test our systems to work safely and efficiently
• Work with engineers and technicians to run tests and validate prototype systems and hardware
• Inspect and maintain aircraft and sensor clusters
• Review videos and other data to ensure the system is working properly

What You'll Bring 

• Working towards a degree in Uncrewed Systems Technology or other UAV related fields
• 100+ hours of experience flying large multirotor aircraft  (DJI experience a plus)
• Current Part 107 rating and a good understanding of operating under Part 107 rules
• Familiarity with common debugging techniques and baseline technical knowledge
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more on a regular basis. 
• A desire to work in a hands-on environment and out in the field
• Experience with Linux systems a plus

What Else You Need to Know   

Our internships are full-time positions, in-person at our South San Francisco office. We will host our Fall 2024 interns from September to December. 

The starting cash range for this role is $28 - $32 / hour. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. The total compensation package for this role may also include: overtime pay; commuter benefits; paid sick time; and more.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

Zipline is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your point of contact at Zipline know if you require any accommodations throughout your interview process.