Skydio develops autonomous drone systems for inspection, security, public safety, mapping, and other complex operations. Its portfolio combines aircraft such as the X10, X10D, and R10 with docking stations, onboard artificial intelligence, sensor technology, cloud software, Skydio Autonomy, and DFR Command. By integrating hardware, software, and services, Skydio helps government agencies, utilities, and enterprise organizations gather situational awareness and conduct inspections or Drone-as-First-Responder missions with less manual flight control, including in challenging environments.
Manufacturing Software Engineer Intern
Join Skydio’s manufacturing team to develop software that supports drone production at scale. Work across Python, AI, hardware testing, and factory automation.
Description
- Support production of drones, docks, and accessories at scale.
- Create processes and tools to help manufacturing expand.
- Develop an AI-assisted system to inspect drone hardware and recommend repair parts.
- Build a hardware-testing framework that connects LLM agents with the manufacturing API.
- Compare test results with identified root causes and recommended rework.
- Contribute to cross-functional software projects spanning backend, embedded and frontend software, robotics, and hardware fixtures.
- Build and maintain continuous hardware-in-the-loop testing systems.
- Design code deployment systems for physical machines operating across challenging networks.
- Create visual configuration tools for mass production.
- Develop robot calibration processes and dashboards showing factory status.
- Develop automated test fixtures for sensors and actuators.
Requirements
- Strong coding fundamentals.
- Proficiency with Python.
- Patience and skill in troubleshooting.
- Comfort working with systems that combine hardware and software.
- Willingness to ask for help and assist others.
- Availability to start in January or February 2027.
- Must complete employment eligibility verification through E-Verify for U.S. positions.
Benefits
- Benefit plans are available to full-time employees.
- Various incentives and stipends.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Hybrid work arrangement.