System Test Automation Intern (Spring 2027)

The role

You will assist in executing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) tests and flight tests to validate Zipline's Zip, Droid, and Dock systems. You will build and refine automated testing pipelines and design tools to stress-test the system.

What you will do

• Assist in executing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) tests and flight tests
• Collaborate with engineers to build and refine automated pipelines
• Design and improve tools that stress-test the system in off-nominal cases
• Analyze and troubleshoot hardware and software issues
• Work with 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

Required qualifications

• Must have completed the second year of undergraduate studies
• Master's and PhD students are also eligible
• Strong understanding of engineering design fundamentals
• Ability to triage and identify root causes of technical issues
• Experience writing Rust or Python scripts to automate tasks or tests
• Hands-on experience writing Python tests using tools like Pytest or Unittest
• Familiarity with creating and executing test plans or validation plans for software or hardware systems
• A hands-on approach to problem-solving, including debugging and triaging technical issues
• General understanding of electrical systems such as motors, sensors, cameras, and onboard computers
• Experience working in a Linux environment, including using command-line tools effectively
• Familiarity with tools like Git for version control, bazel for build and test management and Jira for task tracking
• Basic understanding of networking concepts such as RPC or sockets

Benefits

• Relocation support
• A housing stipend
• Overtime pay
• Paid sick time

About the company

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. They design, build, and operate an autonomous logistics system to deliver food, medicine and essential goods.