Technical Program Manager Intern (Spring 2027)

Join Zipline, a leading company in drone delivery and logistics. As a Technical Program Manager Intern, you will work closely with engineers across various disciplines to design, build, and test our drones and ground infrastructure. You will define program timelines, manage cross-functional teams, and drive execution of key milestones. This is a full-time, in-person internship based in South San Francisco or Dallas, running from January to April/May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assurer que Zipline atteint ses objectifs d'entreprise dans les délais et le budget impartis en définissant les priorités de l'équipe et en pilotant l'exécution des jalons clés.
• Comprendre et atténuer les risques techniques et de programme pour maintenir les programmes futurs de Zipline sur la bonne voie, en prenant des décisions éclairées.
• Gérer et soutenir les équipes interfonctionnelles pour élaborer et exécuter un plan de développement de nouveaux matériels, en pilotant les activités de prototype et de test.
• Demonstrated skill in aligning priorities, coordinating timelines, and leading complex scope, resource, and schedule trades

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for collaborating in a fast paced and highly cross-functional environment
• Must be eligible to work in the US
• Extreme ownership and a bias for action
• Must have at least completed the second year of your undergraduate studies or equivalent in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering. Masters and PhD students are also eligible
• Ability to pick up technical concepts rapidly
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain challenges and solutions to fellow engineers and non-engineers alike
• Ability to drive clarity amidst chaos and ambiguity
• Strong technical background