Zipline
Mechanical Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)
South San Francisco, California, USA +1 · Internship · Posted Aug 18, 2026
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, USA
South San Francisco, California, United States - Education
- At least the second year of undergraduate studies completed; master’s and PhD students are also eligible.
About the job
Designs, builds, and tests mechanical systems and prototypes for Zipline’s autonomous delivery operations, from concept development through field deployment.
What you'll do
- Develop concepts from engineering requirements, design parts and assemblies using 2D and 3D CAD, and assess tradeoffs.
- Build prototypes and electro-mechanical testers; evaluate components and integrated products through testing.
- Investigate failures, develop tests to reproduce failure modes, and document design decisions.
What they ask for
- Completed at least the second year of undergraduate studies; master’s and PhD students are also eligible.
- Experience designing and building multiple mechanical systems outside the classroom.
- Solid mechanical engineering fundamentals in structural analysis, part sizing, and component integration.
- Automation experience with actuators and Raspberry Pi’s (or similar), CAD experience, and work on projects involving mechanical, electrical, and software design.
Pay
$40 per hour (base salary)
Tools
2D and 3D CAD tools, Raspberry Pi’s
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