Internship

Hardware Engineering Intern

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Wing

Wing

201-500 employees

Drone delivery service for small packages

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Hybrid internship based in Palo Alto, CA.

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
  • 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
  • Completed an introductory statistics course or equivalent
  • Experience debugging, troubleshooting, or investigating hardware failures
  • Strong attention to detail
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate the durability of a hardware component, including developing tests, collecting and analyzing data, assessing failure modes, and recommending potential design improvements

Wing operates in the drone delivery market, providing a service that transports small packages directly from businesses to homes within minutes. The company uses a fleet of lightweight, automated drones to ensure efficient and timely deliveries. Wing's business model integrates its delivery system with existing logistics frameworks, allowing it to complement traditional delivery methods seamlessly. The service is designed to be safe and sustainable, catering to the increasing demand for quick and eco-friendly delivery solutions. Wing primarily targets businesses that want to enhance their delivery capabilities and improve customer satisfaction through faster delivery times.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lafayette, Louisiana

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased payload capacity allows Wing to offer a wider range of delivery services.
  • Partnerships with Walmart and DoorDash enhance Wing's market penetration in the U.S.
  • FAA exemptions for detect-and-avoid technology enable safer and scalable operations.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from retailers like Walmart and Amazon could impact Wing's market share.
  • Safety concerns from drone battery issues may lead to regulatory challenges.
  • Wing's success is tied to DoorDash's market performance and strategic decisions.

What makes Wing unique

  • Wing's UAS traffic management system ensures safe and efficient drone delivery routes.
  • Wing's drones have completed over 70,000 test flights, proving their reliability.
  • Wing integrates seamlessly with existing logistics frameworks, enhancing traditional delivery methods.

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