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Zipline

Robot type
Drone
Location
South San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Internship

System Test Automation Intern (Summer 2027)

Job description

Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.

We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who…

Job responsibilities

  • Assist in executing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) tests and flight tests to validate the interaction between Zipline’s Zip, Droid, and Dock systems.
  • Collaborate with a wide range of engineers from different teams to build and refine automated pipelines that test software before it is deployed in flight.
  • Design and improve tools that stress-test the system in off-nominal cases.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot hardware and software issues uncovered during testing, contributing to system improvements.
  • Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to design and execute system-level validation plans.
  • Develop and enhance scripts and tools to support automated testing workflows.
  • Learn how to ensure reliability and quality in complex, safety-critical systems, gaining valuable insights into real-world engineering challenges.

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