Process Engineering Intern, Skydio
Summer 2027
$41 USD per hour for Undergrad, $47 USD per hour for Graduate students, and $53 USD per hour for PhD students
Office located in San Mateo, CA
Autonomous drones for DFR, inspection, and national security
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Autonomous drones for DFR, inspection, and national security
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$41 USD per hour for Undergrad, $47 USD per hour for Graduate students, and $53 USD per hour for PhD students
Office located in San Mateo, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight.
Role
Who you are
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial engineering principles, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with time study techniques, predetermined motion time systems such as MOST or MODAPTS, or work measurement principles is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, organize, and interpret data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar data analysis tools; experience with Python, SQL, or Power BI is a plus
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts, standard work, line balancing, or capacity analysis is a plus
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with an eagerness to learn from engineers, technicians, and production operators
- Enthusiasm for hands-on engineering, manufacturing operations, and developing creative solutions to real-world challenges
What the job involves
- We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Process Engineering Intern to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for our current and next generation of autonomous products
- In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to improve production efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, and support new product introductions. Your contributions will help drive quality, productivity, and operational scalability across our manufacturing operation
- Support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, quality, and operator ergonomics
- Conduct time studies and analyze manufacturing cycle times to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve labor efficiency
- Assist in developing and maintaining standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual manufacturing aids
- Support production capacity studies, line balancing, and labor modeling to identify opportunities for throughput improvements
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp activities
- Analyze production performance data, including cycle times, downtime, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), to identify improvement opportunities
- Assist with production line layouts, workstation design, and material flow improvements to optimize space utilization and manufacturing efficiency
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis, waste reduction, and process standardization
- Support engineering projects from planning through implementation, including data collection, process trials, and validation of improvements
- Work directly with production operators and technicians to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and implement practical solutions
Our take
A leader in autonomous flight, Skydio builds drones that can track and film targets while avoiding obstacles. Its products have a wide range of applications, most notably for businesses that need to undertake inspections in unsafe places. The drones are also valuable to search and rescue efforts, police forces, and the US Army.
Backed by a range of top investors and strategic partners (including Andreesen Horowitz, Levitate Capital, and Next 47), Skydio sets itself apart from its competitors by marketing its products predominantly to businesses. With technology such as 3D scanning and a 360-degree superzoom mode, its drones have a wide range of applications and functionality.
The company raised funding in 2023, which has boosted its valuation to over $2B. It has since focussed on R&D, developing and launching the X10 model, which is designed for first responders and the military, as well as enhancing its remote control and thermal imaging capabilities. On top of this, it's also been awarded two contracts to expand the use of advanced autonomous drones across key operational units by the US Air Force. As the largest American drone company, there is no reason Skydio shouldn't remain a key industry actor for years to come.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Apr 2026
$110m
SERIES F
Nov 2024
$170m
SERIES E
Total funding: $851m
Company HQ
Western Hills, San Mateo, CA
Leadership
Adam Bry
(Co-Founder & CEO)Having studied at MIT, they spent a year and a half at Google as a Software Engineer. They left this position in February 2014 to co-found Skydio.
Abraham Bachrach
(Co-Founder & CTO)Earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, and was a Software Engineer for Google's Project Wing.
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