Controls & Dynamics Intern (Summer 2026)

Zipline (1 month ago)

South San Francisco, CA, California, United StatesOnsiteInternshipTrainee$76,000 - $84,000Guidance, Navigation & Controls

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About this role

An intern on Zipline’s Guidance, Navigation & Controls team will contribute to the development and improvement of flight software that enables autonomous deliveries. The role focuses on learning how the aircraft fly in challenging conditions, analyzing flight test and simulation data, and helping implement measurable improvements to control systems. Interns work full-time in-person at Zipline’s South San Francisco or Dallas offices during the Summer 2026 program.

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Required Skills

Applied Math
Flight Algorithms
Controller Design
Simulation
Data Analysis
Integrity Tests
Embedded Software
Technical Computing
GitHub
Testing

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About Zipline

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Zipline is the world's largest autonomous delivery system, using long-range drones and end-to-end logistics software to provide on-demand delivery of medical supplies, retail goods, and other critical items. Its platform combines custom aircraft, automated distribution centers, and routing/operations software to deliver quickly and reliably for hospitals, governments, and commercial partners across the U.S., Africa, and other markets. Zipline specializes in time-critical payloads—blood, vaccines, emergency supplies—and integrates with existing supply chains through partnerships with health ministries, hospitals, and retailers. Customers choose Zipline for its proven safety, high-uptime operations, and ability to scale instant logistics in challenging geographies.