- Robot type
- Drone
- Location
- San MateoCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Product
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
Internship
Hardware Product Management Intern - Fall 2026/Winter 2027
Job description
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 .
Job responsibilities
- Drive definition on portions of our existing and next-generation hardware products, including drones, controllers, cameras, and accessories, translating to impact on actual products shipped.
- Engage with customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders to understand core business problems to inform execution on projects.
- Draw upon direct customer experiences and ride-alongs as well as usage analytics to inform execution on projects.
- Develop, own, and publish product requirement documents for portions of Skydio’s vehicle hardware, controllers, cameras/sensors and embedded software.
- Partner with designers and engineering leaders spanning hardware, firmware, computer vision, AI, and machine learning to execute on self-contained projects that are expected to ship during the internship or shortly…
- Capture, document, and distill feedback from customers and prospects to steer product development.
- Collaborate closely with sales and customer success to build and maintain close customer relationships and ensure success.
- Partner with product marketing to develop launch plans, product positioning and messaging to bring our products to market.
Job requirements
- A background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science.
- An advanced degree, or degree in progress, such as an MBA
- Aviation or drone experience
- Experience with IOT or networked devices
- Experience working in one of our core verticals (Law Enforcement, National Security, Electrical Utilities)
- Experience with enterprise/professional robotics or drones
- Direct or indirect experience with engineering that allows you to actively participate in deep discussions with engineers on complex technical architecture challenges and tradeoffs.