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Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Skydio

San Mateo, CA · HybridInternship$47–58/hrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$47–58/hr
Location
San Mateo, CAHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Skydio is seeking Electrical Engineering interns to help develop, prototype, and validate electrical systems for autonomous flying sensors. Interns work with low-voltage hardware, custom circuit boards, and subsystem PCBAs, collaborating across engineering teams on product development, integration, and testing. The role is intended for students pursuing Electrical Engineering or a related field and offers hourly compensation that varies by student level.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Engineering FundamentalsEE Lab ToolsPower ElectronicsDigital ElectronicsAnalog ElectronicsEDA SoftwareCircuit PrototypingAutonomous Work

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering or Related FieldPrevious Electronic Products Internship

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

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 to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond. About the role: We are seeking interns for our EE Team! We are looking for Electrical Engineering Interns who will help prototype, validate, develop, and refine the electrical systems that bring together state-of-the-art computing hardware, sensing, and power systems in the latest autonomous flying sensors. As a member of the Electrical Engineering team, you will be helping solve tough challenges alongside a team of world-class engineers. How you’ll make an impact:

  • Take ownership of low-voltage electronic hardware development, including specification, schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, and fabrication

  • Perform hands-on bring-up, assembly, and debugging of custom circuit boards for testing and validation

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, reliability, software, and electrical teams to build reliable test and validation systems for new products

  • Develop and test PCBAs for subsystems such as power distribution, battery management, sensing, motor control, and computing

  • Participate in schematic, layout, and BOM reviews, providing feedback on internally and externally developed designs

  • Support system integration and test activities through test execution, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.

What makes you a good fit:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field)

  • Solid grasp of electrical engineering fundamentals

  • Familiar with basic EE lab tools (oscilloscope, signal generators, etc.)

  • Some experience with power electronics (motor driver, switch mode power supplies…), digital electronics (MCU, FPGA, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C…), and/or analog electronics (filters, ADC/DAC…)

  • Previous internship work on electronic products

  • Familiar with an EDA software suite, preferably Cadence Allegro

  • Ability to quickly prototype solutions and circuit demonstrations

  • Ability to work autonomously

Compensation Range: The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $58/hr for PhD students*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Interns are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria. *Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location. #LI-ZD1 At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

How this job compares

Set against the 2,958 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$47–58/hr
  • California median$33–42/hr55 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–35/hr277 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $52.50/hr, is 38% above the California median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the top quarter of Electrical Engineering hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 344 open Electrical Engineering jobs in California and 2,958 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (1,970 postings).
Education
1,383 of the 2,958 open Electrical Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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