Flight Test Engineering Intern, Summer 2027
Required skills
- Flight Test Engineering
- Flight Test
- science field
- prototypes
- flying characteristics
- flight data analysis
Nice to have
- innovation
Role summary
Wing is seeking a Flight Test Engineering Intern for a 12-week paid summer program in Palo Alto, CA. This hybrid, in-person internship focuses on performing world-class flight testing to support Wing's developmental and validation efforts. Interns will be responsible for a flight test project from planning through reporting, execute real flight tests, and analyze flight data. Candidates must be pursuing an engineering or science degree, graduating in late 2027 or mid-2028, possess excellent communication skills, and hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate. The role involves working with prototypes and analyzing flight data in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Program:
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.
About the Role:
Wing is looking for a Flight Test Engineering Intern to join our Flight Test team based in Palo Alto, CA / Hollister, CA.
Wing is looking for a Flight Test Intern to join our Flight Test team based in Hollister, CA. The Flight Test team performs world class flight testing to further Wing’s developmental and validation efforts. A day on the flight test team can involve flying a flight test, working on flight test plans, performing analysis of flight test data, and/or working on flight test reports.
In this role, you will:
What You’ll Need:
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$128,000—$135,000 USDWing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
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