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Systems Engineering Intern
Skydio
San Mateo, California, United StatesFresher5m agovia Ashby
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Embedded systemsPythonC++CLinuxWindows
- Work
- On-site in San Mateo · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python26%Embedded systems15%C++10%C2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
We are looking for a Systems Engineering Intern to drive current and future system & subsystem architectures that meet Skydio’s product vision, including subsystem development and system integration. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with experience in one of Skydio’s core focus areas who is passionate about developing new technology for autonomous flying robots.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Collaborate with embedded, hardware, wireless, software, and autonomy teams to derive specifications and develop subsystem architectures consisting of mechanical assemblies, electronics, and embedded software.
- Develop methods to simulate, quantify, analyze, and present proposals and designs for platforms & subsystems.
- Collaborate on prototyping efforts.
- Drive architecture specifications down to component level selection and development.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Good software development skills with an ambition to write clean and efficient code in Python and C/C++.
- Some experience in embedded systems development.
- Experience working on systems that integrate some combination of imaging, ranging, advanced compute, motor control, communication, sensing, or payloads.
- Linux, Mac, and Windows based tools are used for hardware & software development, system & subsystem integration, as well as testing.
Qualifications
- Excellent written skills for clear reporting of data analysis and conclusions.
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.