Wireless Hardware Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Skydio · San Mateo, California, United States

Posted Oct 20, 2026 · intern

Est. total comp~$45/hr

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Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated Summer Intern to support our Wireless Engineering team in design validation and data analysis. This role focuses on building scalable data processing pipelines and tools that enable efficient analysis of wireless validation data from both bench testing and factory testing environments.

You will work closely with RF and antenna engineers to improve how wireless performance data is collected, processed, and visualized. You will help accelerate product development and manufacturing readiness. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of wireless systems and cloud-based data engineering.

How you'll make an impact (example projects below): …

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Education: Enrolled in or recently finished a bachelor's program

Skills and tools: Python, RF, Excel, Drone, Data analysis

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Customer-facing work
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Motors, gearboxes and torque control
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