System Test Automation Internship (Fall 2026)

Join Zipline, a mission-driven company transforming global logistics. As a System Validation Intern, you'll contribute to testing and validating our integrated system of systems, including the Zip, Droid, and Dock. You'll work closely with a supportive team, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and technologies while solving meaningful challenges. This full-time internship offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in a fast-paced environment.

• Contribuir a la ejecución de pruebas Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) y pruebas de vuelo para validar la interacción entre los sistemas de Zipline.
• Colaborar con ingenieros de diferentes equipos para construir y refinar pipelines automatizados que prueben el software antes de su implementación en vuelo.
• Desarrollar y mejorar scripts y herramientas para apoyar los flujos de trabajo de pruebas automatizadas.
• Familiarity with tools like Git for version control, bazel for build and test management and Jira for task tracking
• You must have completed the second year of your undergraduate studies. Master's and PhD students are also eligible
• Experience working with CI tools like GitHub Actions, Buildkite, or similar
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to document test results and track issues effectively
• Experience writing Rust or Python scripts to automate tasks or tests, either through coursework or personal projects
• A hands-on approach to problem-solving, including debugging and triaging technical issues
• Familiarity with creating and executing test plans or validation plans for software or hardware systems
• Hands-on experience writing Python tests using tools like Pytest or Unittest
• This internship is a full-time position, in-person at our South San Francisco office. We will host our Fall 2026 interns from September to December
• Experience working in a Linux environment, including using command-line tools effectively
• Basic understanding of networking concepts such as RPC or sockets
• General understanding of electrical systems such as motors, sensors, cameras, and onboard computers
• Strong understanding of engineering design fundamentals and the ability to triage and identify root causes of technical issues