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Supports electrical engineering design and analysis for building systems projects. Assists with CAD/BIM documentation, equipment research, multidisciplinary coordination, project records, document reviews, addenda, and job site observations. Works with experienced engineers on government, municipal, science, technology, research, and secure facility projects during a mentored 10–12 week summer internship.

Electrical Engineering Intern supporting building electrical-system analysis, design, coordination, documentation, budgeting, equipment research, project reviews, addenda, and periodic job-site observations. The intern will collaborate with engineers, consultants, architects, contractors, suppliers, and other disciplines on healthcare, MEP, industrial, facility-upgrade, and infrastructure projects while gaining hands-on consulting experience during a 10–12 week summer program.

Supports controls engineering design and implementation oversight during a 10–12-week summer internship. Responsibilities include producing control documents, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers, documenting design decisions, reviewing project documents, issuing addenda, monitoring project progress, and conducting job site observations. Candidates must have completed at least two years toward a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, exposure to AutoCAD Electrical, Microsoft Office proficiency, and strong communication skills.

Supports controls engineering projects through design assistance, control documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, design reviews, client documentation, addenda preparation, and periodic job site observations. The intern works with experienced engineers on building performance, building automation controls, commissioning, integration, analytics, and owner-support activities during a structured 10–12 week summer program.

Gains hands-on experience in electrical installation field operations, including safety, materials, equipment, installation processes, equipment operation, and blueprint reading. Completes branch manager-directed projects involving field experience, market research, project documentation software, and quality assurance and quality control standards. Works outdoors, performs moderate manual labor, collaborates with employees, customers, and vendors, and may travel across state lines.

Summer 2027 actuarial intern supporting defined benefit and healthcare plan consulting. Responsibilities include analyzing participant data, preparing benefit calculations, interpreting plan documents, assisting with plan terminations and software conversions, improving internal processes, researching industry issues, and consulting with clients. The role provides exposure to actuarial techniques and includes SOA exam fees and materials.

Supports Information System Security Officers and Managers in classified computing environments. Assists with compliance, audits, security plan development, security awareness, investigations, corrective-action reporting, account and media protection, hardware and software change management, and file transfers. Collaborates with facility security teams, program personnel, and government representatives while following NISPOM, DAAPM, JSIG, and related cybersecurity requirements.

Provides administrative and clerical support to the Unit Director, including staff assistance, faxing, copying, answering phones, taking messages, forwarding calls, and completing other assigned duties.

Engineering interns assist with planning and designing aviation, military, and industrial fueling systems. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, technical analysis, drawings, specifications, design documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, project meetings, and construction or field support. Interns receive mentorship while gaining hands-on experience with infrastructure projects and design software.

Work with manufacturing experts to gather process information and develop PowerPoint- and video-based training materials. Support training plan data entry, workstation materials, associate onboarding, plant tours, and employee training. This in-person internship requires communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, basic picture and video editing, and travel between Perrysburg plants.

Support development of web and mobile applications, APIs, automation tools, and AI/ML integrations. Write, test, review, and document maintainable code; troubleshoot issues; optimize performance in cloud environments; assist with model deployment and validation; and collaborate with hardware, firmware, and product teams under mentorship.

Develop and test autonomous flight-control algorithms, simulations, analysis tools, and onboard integrity tests. Analyze flight data for regressions and improvements, assess vehicle performance and safety, and present results to engineering teams. The internship involves embedded software, technical computing, hardware interaction, and real-world aircraft systems at Zipline’s South San Francisco or Dallas offices.

Supports the Flight Controls team by designing, implementing, testing, and releasing flight-control algorithms for autonomous aircraft. Develops simulation, controls analysis, integrity-testing, and regression-protection tools; analyzes flight data for performance improvements; evaluates safety and reliability; and presents engineering results.

Develop and own hardware test assets for drone systems, from requirements and implementation through validation, data collection, troubleshooting, analysis, and engineering recommendations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test circuit boards, avionics, sensors, power systems, mechanical assemblies, and integrated subsystems. Build mechatronic systems and automation scripts, streamline testing and reporting, and ensure component performance, reliability, and safety.

Supports deployment of drone ground systems by developing, testing, and deploying application-specific engineering solutions. Evaluates and integrates commercial products, develops specialized equipment such as lifting apparatus and weather stations, manages vendors, refines site requirements, and creates handover processes for sustaining operations. The role involves troubleshooting hardware and software, analyzing data, collaborating cross-functionally, and performing hands-on testing at outdoor sites.

Design, prototype, test, and validate electrical systems for autonomous drone delivery platforms. Projects may include battery charging electronics, ground-support electronics, production test equipment, avionics validation, reliability testing, and root-cause investigations. Collaborate with mechanical, embedded, software, systems, manufacturing, and operations teams to develop reliable solutions for real-world deployment.

Supports aerospace vehicle design through aerodynamic, propulsion, and power-system analysis; develops subsystem models and aerodynamic databases; plans and analyzes wind-tunnel and flight-test experiments; and collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The internship provides hands-on experience using analytical calculations, CFD simulations, experimental testing, data analysis, and aircraft design tools.

Develop and own hardware test assets for drone systems, from requirements and implementation through validation, data collection, troubleshooting, analysis, and engineering recommendations. Collaborate across engineering teams to test circuit boards, avionics, sensors, power systems, and mechanical or electromechanical assemblies. Build mechatronic systems and automation scripts, interpret datasheets, write basic component drivers, and use electrical test equipment.

Develop computational tools, optimization and sensitivity studies for aircraft and fleet design; improve simulation frameworks; build physics-based aircraft performance models; and analyze test data to validate component models. The role requires multidisciplinary physics knowledge, numerical methods, and programming expertise in Matlab, Python, Julia, Rust, or similar languages.

Accounting Interns support journal entries, account reconciliations, financial close activities, reporting, data cleanup, and fixed asset accounting. They collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Operations, country teams, and manufacturing teams while gaining exposure to international accounting operations. The role is full-time and in-person in South San Francisco during Summer 2027.

Supports hardware program execution across electrical, mechanical, design validation, and embedded software teams. Responsibilities include mitigating technical and program risks, defining timelines and milestones, coordinating prototype and testing activities, managing infrastructure builds and hardware allocations, tracking parts and quality, facilitating cross-functional meetings, reporting to leadership, and managing hardware changes. The internship is full-time and in person in South San Francisco or Dallas from January through April or May 2027.

Design, prototype, test, and validate electrical systems for autonomous drone delivery platforms. Projects may include battery charging electronics, ground support systems, production test equipment, avionics validation, reliability testing, and root-cause investigations. Interns collaborate with mechanical, embedded, software, systems, manufacturing, and field operations teams while developing solutions for real-world deployment.

Supports Zipline’s communications team through video production, social media analytics, content research, campaign execution, and asset organization. Responsibilities include assisting on video shoots, coordinating production logistics, cataloging footage, monitoring social performance and sentiment, updating content calendars, writing, supporting events, and developing content ideas. The intern collaborates with communications, marketing, brand, customer success, and community teams while building a professional portfolio.

Assist the Nonprofit Relations Director to expand and maintain nonprofit partnerships and profiles, research social issues, input and manage nonprofit data, collaborate on content and events, and inspire Millennials to engage with causes. Part-time, unpaid, ~15 hours/week, telecommuting allowed.

Support the Communications and Development team with fundraising activities for individuals, corporations, and foundations. Assist with donor research, event planning, relationship management, drafting and editing letters and proposals, and administrative tasks while collaborating across the organization. Work is based in Washington, D.C.; unpaid with a monthly transportation stipend and possible academic credit.