Zipline
Technical Program Manager Intern (Summer 2027)
South San Francisco, California, USA +1 · Manager · Internship · Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, USA
South San Francisco, California, United States - Education
- At least completed the second year of undergraduate studies or equivalent in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering; master’s and PhD students are also eligible.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
About the job
Supports hardware programs by coordinating engineering teams, schedules, risks, prototypes, tests, and infrastructure for next-generation drone and ground systems.
What you'll do
- Track program risks, timelines, milestones, and critical paths; support decisions and trade-off studies.
- Coordinate cross-functional hardware development, prototype and test activities, parts and quality tracking, and hardware changes.
- Report updates to leadership and organize cross-functional meetings.
What they ask for
- At least completed the second year of undergraduate studies or equivalent in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering; master’s and PhD students are also eligible.
- Strong technical background.
- Demonstrated skill in aligning priorities, coordinating timelines, and leading complex scope, resource, and schedule trades.
- Must be eligible to work in the US and able to work in person at the South San Francisco office 5 days a week.
Pay
$40 per hour (hourly rate)
Tools
electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, design validation, embedded software
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