Zipline

ComputationalPhysicsIntern(Fall2026)

$52–78k ~AI est. South San Francisco, California, United States INTERNSHIP
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Computational Physics Intern (Fall 2026) at Zipline. Skills: Computational physics, Systems modeling, Code tools. Develop computational tools. Automate design trades”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Practical problem solvers; Tackling challenging problems; Recognize tradeoffs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Basic understanding of fundamental physics, Energy and power knowledge, Heat transfer knowledge, Electrical circuits knowledge, Dynamics knowledge, Fluids and aerodynamics knowledge, Proficiency in numerical methods

Nice to Have

Basic understanding of batteries, Basic understanding of electric motors, Basic understanding of aircraft, Experience interpreting experimental data, Experience with model-based systems design

What You'll Do.

Develop computational tools

Automate design trades

Automate optimizations

Automate sensitivity studies

Improve simulation performance

Improve simulation flexibility

Build physics-based models

Validate vehicle component models

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Diverse teams; Diverse fields

Full Job Description

About Zipline Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. About the Systems Modeling Team The Systems Modeling Team has tremendous power to shape Zipline’s products. We develop physics-based models and use them to architect our aircraft, as well as the supporting logistics system. Using simulation, we can rapidly explore a vast array of designs to optimize future products, and we can find ways to squeeze more performance out of our existing products. Systems Modelin

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