Autonomy Engineer Intern Fall 2026

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Salary

$47-$53/hr From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

11% below the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Entry From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Autonomy Engineer Intern Fall 2026 San Mateo, California, United States, San Mateo, California, United States Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond . About the role: If you have a strong foundation in math, theory, and software development and you are interested in directly contributing to the development of the next generation of autonomy algorithms and pushing them into real products, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for interns for our Fall program. You will be paired up with one or more members of our core software development team, assuming direct ownership of a project that meaningfully advances the capabilities of our planning and controls and product engineering teams. How you'll make an impact: - Enable rapid research and development of intelligent systems with advanced autonomous capabilities beyond anything that exists in the world today - Research, prototype, and generally assess the feasibility of new approaches - Imagine and then implement new features that unlock magic for our users - Characterize and quantify the performance of core components of the software and hardware stack What makes you a good fit: - Demonstrated enthusiasm for

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