

Product Design Engineer Intern
Location
San Mateo, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Robotics & Automation
Type
Salary
$85,000 - $120,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-10-27
The role is for a Product Design Engineer Intern at Skydio, a leading US drone company focused on autonomous flight technology. The intern will work on meaningful projects, solve complex problems, and learn from experienced engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design parts for next generation prototypes.
- Identify root causes of mission-critical issues in products.
- Propose solutions through engineering design or manufacturing process changes.
- Validate solutions via hands-on prototyping, testing, and data collection.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers and suppliers.
- Present work in design reviews and learn from senior team members.
- Engage in creative problem-solving with a scrappy mindset.
Job Requirements
- Strong curiosity and passion for mechanical design.
- Solid fundamentals in creating exceptional designs for complex products.
- Experience with 3D CAD, familiarity with CATIA is a plus.
- Willingness to learn about manufacturing processes and design integration.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Interest in working on innovative projects related to drones.
- Open to learning and adapting to new challenges.




