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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 https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
About the Role:
As a Summer 2026 Manufacturing Business Process Intern, you will help drive efficiency and scale in Skydio’s production and RMA processes. You’ll partner closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Support to analyze current workflows, design measurable improvements, and implement practical solutions that reduce cost, improve cycle time, and increase accuracy of reports and invoices. This internship is highly cross-functional and hands-on — you will spend time on the factory floor, in systems, and with stakeholders to deliver production-ready outcomes.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Goal: Ensure we are covering costs and providing customers with accurate, auditable estimates, reports, and invoices. Deliverables:
Goal: Provide operator- and supervisor-facing visibility into critical KPIs to enable faster decision making and improved throughput. Deliverables:
Goal: Reduce stockouts and excess inventory while ensuring production lines have the parts they need when they need them. Deliverables:
Goal: Shorten RMA cycle time, improve disposition accuracy, and recover costs where possible. Deliverables:
What Makes You a Good Fit:
You’ll thrive if you have a mix of process thinking, data skills, and a practical understanding of manufacturing operations:
Compensation:
The hourly base salary range for this position is $41/hr for Undergrad, $47/hr for Graduate students, and $53 for PhD students*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
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Hayward, California, United States
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