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Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building the first instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. Leveraging expertise in robotics and autonomy, Zipline designs, builds, and operates a fleet of cutting edge, autonomous delivery drones. We serve tens of millions of people around the world.
Joining Zipline’s Emerging Talent program as an intern is an opportunity to contribute to our promise of building a system that provides equitable access to critical healthcare supplies for millions of people. We believe that internships are more than just opportunities to learn by watching or doing low level tasks. We expect our interns to take on meaningful work that actively contributes to moving Zipline’s mission forward, while learning real-world skills that will serve them in their careers for the long term.
Join us, and build the future of logistics with the best humans around!
Our team writes the high performance firmware that runs on our motors, all of which are developed in-house. This includes our propulsion motors, our winch, and our servos. Our work focuses on the design, analysis, and testing of algorithms for estimation, control, diagnostics, and operation of the motor controllers. We work closely with the electrical and mechanical engineers that own the PCBAs and motor assemblies as well as the controls engineers in charge of vehicle dynamics. Projects we have worked on include:
As an intern on the motor control team, you will write firmware that directly improves the delivery experience. The work will consist of both rapid changes in collaboration with cross-functional partners, as well as a long-running intern capstone project that will introduce a new capability to our motor systems. You will work side-by-side with the firmware and controls engineers on the team to unlock additional hardware capability, improve vehicle efficiency, expand system health observability, and improve the performance of our actuators and propulsion control systems.
What You'll Do
Growth Opportunities and New Skills:
Typical intern projects include:
You will see your solutions all the way through design, simulation, bench testing, flight testing, and fleet level analysis. Rigorous work is expected but the team will guide you through this process.
Although we will not expect you to own deep controls or estimation outcomes, there will be ample opportunity to learn all about our control stack, the differential equations that guide our motors’ operation, and other topics in motor physics.
You are a person who:
It is expected that you will be onsite in South San Francisco 5 days / week for this internship. Rising seniors are preferred.
Our internships are full-time positions, in-person at our South San Francisco or Dallas office. We will host our Summer 2026 interns from May or June to August.
Candidates are limited to three (3) applications within a 30-day period.
The starting cash range for this internship is $38 - 42/ hour. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. The total compensation package for each role may also include: a housing stipend; overtime pay; relocation support; paid sick time; and more.
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!
Zipline is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your point of contact at Zipline know if you require any accommodations throughout your interview process.
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Zipline is a Silicon Valley-based logistics company that designs, manufactures, and operates small robot aircraft to deliver essential medical products. With Zipline, hard-to-reach communities can have fast, reliable, and affordable access to lifesaving medical products like blood, vaccines, and essential medicines, regardless of terrain or road infrastructure.
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