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System Test Automation Intern

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System Test Automation Intern in USA

  • Zipline
  • Full time
  • Email
  • South San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

  • Assist with Hardware-in-the-Loop and flight tests validating interactions among Zipline’s Zip, Droid, and Dock systems.
  • Build and refine automated pipelines that test software before flight deployment.
  • Design and improve tools for stress-testing off-nominal system cases.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot hardware and software issues discovered during testing.
  • Design and execute system-level validation plans with a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Develop and enhance scripts and tools supporting automated testing workflows.
  • Learn and apply reliability and quality practices for complex safety-critical systems.

Requirements

  • Completed the second year of undergraduate studies; master’s and PhD students are also eligible.
  • Strong understanding of engineering design fundamentals and ability to triage technical issues and identify root causes.
  • Experience writing Rust or Python scripts to automate tasks or tests through coursework or personal projects.
  • Hands-on experience writing Python tests with Pytest or Unittest.
  • Familiarity with creating and executing software or hardware test and validation plans.
  • Hands-on problem-solving experience, including debugging and triaging technical issues.
  • General understanding of electrical systems such as motors, sensors, cameras, and onboard computers.
  • Experience working in a Linux environment and using command-line tools.
  • Familiarity with Git, Bazel, and Jira.
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts such as RPC or sockets.
  • Experience with CI tools such as GitHub Actions or Buildkite.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for documenting test results and tracking issues.

Benefits

  • Full-time, in-person internship at the South San Francisco office from January through April 2027.

Zipline

Zipline is redefining logistics with its instant delivery system that addresses urgent access challenges for a diverse range of customers, including governments and businesses. By leveraging advanced technology like robotics and autonomy, Zipline ensures equitable access to essential goods, wheth...

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