Manufacturing Intern

About the Role

Skydio is seeking interns for the Summer 2027 Season to join the Hardware Ops - Quality team. This team is responsible for manufacturing quality, ensuring all of Skydio’s production meets rigorous customer requirements and supports the company's autonomous drones and accessory products. As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will help define and develop quality standards and practices for internal teams and/or current & future products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Root cause and resolve quality yield and customer-facing product quality concerns.
• Define, Measure, and Improve quality metrics and analytics.
• Evaluate the performance and reliability of our products and factory quality systems.
• Work closely with other members of various engineering teams across Skydio.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and autonomy over your work.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Junior, senior, or MS-level student in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Previous intern experience with Solid Works, Data Analysis, etc.
• Understanding of quality principles: PFMEA, DFM, DFA, stack up analysis.
• Ability to clearly articulate problem statements with root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and propose effective solutions.
• Experience with Databricks, SQL is a plus.
• Experience building with AI tools, such as Claude integrations, is a plus.

Compensation Range

• Hourly base salary: $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $70/hr for PhD students.
• Compensation will vary based on factors including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
• For some positions, pay may be dependent on the individual's regional location.