Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
- Level
- Intern
- Work type
- Hybrid · San Mateo
Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.
Open. First seen 2 November 2026.
About the role
Skydio's standard text
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.
About the role:
We are seeking interns for our EE Team! We are looking for Electrical Engineering Interns who will help prototype, validate, develop, and refine the electrical systems that bring together state-of-the-art computing hardware, sensing, and power systems in the latest autonomous flying sensors. As a member of the Electrical Engineering team, you will be helping solve tough challenges alongside a team of world-class engineers.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Take ownership of low-voltage electronic hardware development, including specification, schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, and fabrication
- Perform hands-on bring-up, assembly, and debugging of custom circuit boards for testing and validation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, reliability, software, and electrical teams to build reliable test and validation systems for new products
- Develop and test PCBAs for subsystems such as power distribution, battery management, sensing, motor control, and computing
- Participate in schematic, layout, and BOM reviews, providing feedback on internally and externally developed designs
- Support system integration and test activities through test execution, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
What makes you a good fit:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field)
- Solid grasp of electrical engineering fundamentals
- Familiar with basic EE lab tools (oscilloscope, signal generators, etc.)
- Some experience with power electronics (motor driver, switch mode power supplies…), digital electronics (MCU, FPGA, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C…), and/or analog electronics (filters, ADC/DAC…)
- Previous internship work on electronic products
- Familiar with an EDA software suite, preferably Cadence Allegro
- Ability to quickly prototype solutions and circuit demonstrations
- Ability to work autonomously
Compensation Range: The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $58/hr for PhD students*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Interns are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
Skydio's standard text
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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
Embedded Systems · FPGA · PCB Design
Rare in Skydio's other 141 open postings.
66% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Skydio's standard text, folded away below.
Compared with Skydio's other open jobs.
The team: Hardware HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 16 open in Hardware. 9 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in September: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
CATIA (6 of 16), Python (5 of 16), Embedded Systems (3 of 16), PCB Design (3 of 16), SQL (3 of 16), C (2 of 16), FEA (2 of 16)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Senior/Staff PCB Layout Engineer posted Oct 29
- Flight Test Engineer - Camera Quality posted Oct 19
- Senior Product Design Engineer posted Oct 15
- Product Design Engineer (Early Career) posted Oct 15
- Product Design Engineer posted Oct 15
- Senior Electric Motor Propulsion Engineer posted Oct 9
- Senior Hardware Product Packaging Engineer posted Oct 9
- Electrical Design Engineer posted Oct 8
- Senior Hardware Test and Reliability Engineer posted Oct 5
- Systems Integration and Test Engineer (Senior to Staff Level) posted Sep 4
- Systems Integration and Test Engineer posted Sep 4
- Product Design Engineer Intern posted Sep 4
- Senior Manager, Hardware Design Engineering posted Aug 24
- Electrical Engineer (Sustaining/Validation) posted Feb 9
- Electrical Engineer (all levels) posted Sep 15
From the team and dates on Skydio's own job board.
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