Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

About Zipline
Zipline is transforming global logistics through autonomous delivery drones that provide equitable access to critical medical supplies for millions of people.

Your role

• Own mechanical subsystems from concept to field deployment
• Design parts and assemblies in 2D/3D CAD, grounded in engineering fundamentals
• Build and test rapid prototypes to gather quick learnings
• Develop electro-mechanical test fixtures to verify component reliability
• Root-cause failures and create tests to replicate and eliminate them
• Document decisions so the entire team can follow your work

What you’ll bring

• Completed second year of Undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering (Master/PhD also eligible)
• Demonstrated experience designing and building multiple mechanical systems outside the classroom
• Strong fundamentals in structural analysis, part sizing, and CAD
• Hands-on automation experience with actuators and microcontrollers (Raspberry Pi or similar)
• Bias to action, clear communication, “can-do” attitude

Practical details
Full-time, in-person internship located in South San Francisco, CA or Dallas, TX; program runs May–August 2026.
Starting cash range USD 38–42/hour plus housing stipend, relocation support, paid sick time.