Hardware Reliability Intern, Summer 2027

Join Wing's 12-week paid summer internship! This is a hybrid, in-person program based in Palo Alto, CA, with start dates in May or June. Eligible candidates must be a current student enrolled in a degree program and intend to return to the program after the completion of the summer internship.

Wing is looking for a Hardware Reliability Intern to join our Hardware Reliability based in Palo Alto, CA. Our team evaluates the reliability and durability of aircraft hardware, develops new tests, and performs failure analysis to constantly improve the robustness and reliability of our drone and ground infrastruct...

Design test fixtures to stress, validate, and characterize aircraft subsystems under various environmental conditions

Select, build, and maintain data acquisition (DAQ) systems and automated test scripts
Plan and execute testing for aircraft propulsion, camera, communications and power delivery systems
Help evaluate field failures and manufacturing issues through analysis and DOE
Collecting and analyze field & test data for root cause analysis or failure replication
Assess failure modes and create FMEAs to influence potential design improvements
Produce procedures to reliably execute test plans

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, graduating between December 2027 and August 2028
Proficiency in Python or similar programming language for instrument control or data analysis
Familiarity with power systems, electrical fundamentals, and test methodology for electromechanical systems
Comfortable with hands-on work in a lab, such as hardware testing and failure inspection
Able to construct and follow a detailed hardware test plan
Familiarity with tools to acquire, log, and analyze data (e.g. temperature, force, current, voltage)
Ability to work independently to investigate issues and communicate findings to cross-functional teams
Experience debugging, troubleshooting, or investigating hardware failures
Strong attention to detail for finding inconsistencies in data patterns and analyzing failed samples
The US base salary range for this internship position is the salary range below + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Salary Range
$120,000—$126,000 USD
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