Motor Control Firmware Intern (Summer 2026)

Zipline (1 month ago)

South San Francisco, CA, California, United StatesOnsiteInternshipTrainee$76,000 - $84,000Engineering

About this role

Zipline is hiring a Motor Control Firmware Intern through its Emerging Talent program to support development of firmware for proprietary motor controllers used in its autonomous delivery systems. Interns will contribute to meaningful, impactful projects that improve the reliability and safety of Zipline’s aircraft and systems while gaining hands-on experience across design, testing, and analysis. The role is a full-time summer internship based in-person in South San Francisco or Dallas.

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Required Skills

C
C++
Motor Control
Firmware
Embedded Systems
Physics
Simulation
Bench Testing
Flight Testing
Control Theory

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.