Aircraft Software Integration Intern (Summer 2027)
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 70 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 100 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- high 342 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 127 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zipline 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zipline .
About this role
As a Software Integration Intern at Zipline, you'll gain hands-on experience in integrating complex software systems for autonomous aircraft. Your day-to-day tasks will involve data analysis, visualization, and supporting software development efforts to ensure the reliability and safety of the software that powers drone operations. You'll work with simulation tools, flight telemetry, and contribute to real-time dashboards while learning about robotics and systems engineering.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zipline as an employer.
What you need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with Python for scientific programming (libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Plotly, etc.).
- Basic understanding of SQL for querying and working with data.
- Coursework or experience with statistics, linear algebra, or numerical methods.
- Curiosity and analytical thinking to approach technical challenges.
- Willingness to communicate findings clearly with technical and non-technical teammates.
Nice to have
- Exposure to software development practices (version control with Git, debugging, documentation).
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts or frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras).
- Experience in Robotics/Automation: Prior exposure to robotics systems, automation, or sensor data (through coursework, projects, or clubs).
- Exposure to object-oriented programming (e.g., C++ or Java).
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) or big data tools (Spark, Hadoop).
What you get
- Starting cash range of $54/hour.
- Potential for a housing stipend, overtime pay, relocation support, and paid sick time.
Worth weighing
- Internship is full-time and in-person at the South San Francisco office.
- Candidates are limited to three applications within a 30-day period.
- No specific mention of mentorship or training structure during the internship.
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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