As a Product Testing Intern, you’ll be hands-on in validating UAV systems through both ground and flight testing. This role combines engineering with field work — expect a significant amount of outdoor testing in varied conditions and locations. You’ll help ensure our systems are reliable, safe, and ready for use in real-world firefighting scenarios.
ResponsibilitiesExecute test cases for UAV ground and flight operations
Assist in flight testing, including setup, execution, and teardown
Collect, analyze, and document results in test reports
Assist in Design and build test fixtures to support repeatable, reliable testing
Work cross-functionally to diagnose and resolve system issues
Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
Strong mechanical aptitude, experience in repairing / building (e.g. bicycles, cars, equipment)
Coursework in mechanical design, electrical systems, and statistics
Strong interest in hands-on testing of complex hardware/software systems
Ability to write clear and structured test plans and reports
Comfort working in outdoor environments
Bonus:
Familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash) for test automation
Experience building and piloting hobby UAVs
Ownership mentality — take projects from idea to execution
Balance of velocity and quality — move fast, but with rigor
Iterative problem solving — breakdown complex problems, prototype, and refine
Kindness and humility — thrive in collaborative, mission-driven cross-functional teams
About Us
Seneca is eliminating the $1 trillion threat of wildfire across 500 million acres with AI-powered autonomous drone systems. Imagine a world where firefighters can respond to a blaze in under 6 minutes using autonomous suppression technology. That's the world Seneca is building. We’re combining the deep expertise of seasoned fire professionals with the innovation of billion-dollar technology builders to create advanced systems that save lives, property, and natural resources.
This is more than a job—it's a mission to transform safety across 500 million acres. Whatever your background, if you’re a builder, an innovator, or a problem-solver, you belong here.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply — you may still be the right fit for our team.
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What We Do
Seneca is a resilience technology and infrastructure company. We create autonomous drones and AI-driven software to support firefighters and protect the things we love.
Our mission is to eliminate wildfire threat across 500 million acres in the US and allied nations.
We do so by building products that support the firefighter in use cases that were previously unsafe, inefficient, or impossible.
We prioritize innovations that protect lives, property, and ecosystems. Our focus is on both initial attack operations and beneficial fire support to create a balanced wildland fire cycle over next the coming decades.
