Launch & Scale Intern (Summer 2027)

The role

You will support Launch Managers by organizing launch plans, analyzing site-operations data, and building practical tools. You will also own a scoped project from definition through handoff.

What you will do

• Support integrated launch plans by organizing milestones, dependencies, owners, risks, and open decisions.
• Analyze launch and site-operations data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities.
• Prepare materials for readiness reviews and operating forums.
• Work with Launch Managers and functional teams to follow up on commitments and surface blockers.
• Build or improve practical tools such as dashboards, playbooks, templates, checklists, or lightweight automations.
• Participate in selected onsite launch activities and translate lessons into process improvements.
• Own a scoped internship project from problem definition through pilot, measurement, and handoff.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in operations, engineering, business, supply chain, data and analytics, or a related field.
• Structured problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with quantitative analysis, including spreadsheets and at least one data or automation tool such as SQL, Python, or a business-intelligence platform.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Evidence of following through on a project involving multiple contributors through coursework, work, research, or extracurricular experience.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity, asking good questions, incorporating feedback, and staying reliable on details.
• Ability to work onsite in South San Francisco.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the United States to support launches.

Benefits

• Relocation support
• Housing stipend
• Overtime pay
• Paid sick time

Before you apply

• Zipline is unable to sponsor work visas for applicants to this position.
• Candidates are limited to three (3) applications within a 30-day period.

About the company

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