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Product Design Engineer Intern Summer 2023

InternshipProduct Designer$121,000-$200,000*
San Mateo, United States
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Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders to insurance claims adjusters.

About the role:

We are seeking  Summer 2023 (May/June) interns for our Product Design Team! As a member of the Product Design Team, you will work on meaningful projects that will add value to Skydio. You will solve interesting problems and learn from a world-class team of engineers and researchers. A few example projects are listed below:

Scrappy Wind Tunnel

  • Exactly what it sounds like. Learn what makes a wind tunnel a wind tunnel.
  • Make a wind tunnel.
  • Stage 2 is to use this to learn about the aerodynamic forces on the drone to inform design improvements.

FA, Root Cause, Design/Process change to fix it, Implement it

  • On a shipping or developing product, chase down an issue of concern down to the root cause.
  • Create a fix, be it design change or process.
  • Validate the fix.
  • Work with supply base engineers and vendors to implement the fix.

Next Generation Prototyping

  • Design and build prototypes to learn about critical performance items for next generation products
  • Creatively use rapid prototyping processes to achieve the desired learnings in the most expedient and scrappy manner

What makes you a good fit:

  • Ability to apply analytical problem solving skills and engineering fundamentals to create high-quality designs for a sophisticated electromechanical system.
  • Passion for 3D CAD. Experience with CATIA is highly valued. 
  • Ability to design for a broad array of manufacturing processes (injection molding, metal casting, and CNC machining required, sheet metal forming and composites desired). 
  • Excellent sense of how best to prototype quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced scrappy environment.
  • Passion for elegant mechanical design at the highest and lowest levels of detail.
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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.

As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex/gender (including pregnany, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions),  gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable 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/

Questions & answers for this position
  • What is the type of contract for this position?
    The contract for this position is a Internship contract
  • What's the salary range for the Product Design Engineer Intern Summer 2023 position?
    The suggested salary for this position is $121,000-$200,000*
  • Is telecommuting possible for this position?
    No, telecommuting is not possible for this position
About Skydio
Skydio Autonomous Drones for business, public safety and creative endeavors.
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Industry
Artificial Intelligence, Drone Management
Founded
2014
Size
251-1K employees

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