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Guidance, Navigation, Control Software Engineering Intern, Summer 2026

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In-Office
Palo Alto, CA
122K-128K Annually
Internship
In-Office
Palo Alto, CA
122K-128K Annually
Internship
Join the Guidance, Navigation & Control team as an intern focusing on algorithms for path planning, state estimation, and flight control, while collaborating with various engineering specialties.
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About Wing: 

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Program: 

Join Wing's 12-week paid summer internship! This is a hybrid, in-person program based in Palo Alto, CA, with start dates in May or June. Eligible candidates must be a current student enrolled in a degree program and intend to return to the program after the completion of the summer internship. 

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Guidance, Navigation, Control Software Engineering Intern to join our Wing Flight Systems based in Palo Alto, CA

About the Opportunity:

Wing is looking for an intern to join the Guidance, Navigation & Control team! The GN&C team designs and implements algorithms for path planning, state estimation, flight control, actuation, and contingency management. Team members work closely with other engineers in aerodynamics and propulsion, perception and computer vision, machine learning, and embedded software.

What You’ll Need: 

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027
  • Strong examples of hands-on engineering experience from prior work experience, university programs, internships, or student organizations
  • Experience designing or tuning state estimation for autonomous robots
  • Experience with aircraft dynamics
  • Experience with C++, Python, or Matlab
  • Familiarity with machine learning, statistics, or large scale data analysis
  • Passion for aviation, drones, or related technologies

This is your chance to:

  • Join a team of fellow robotics, autonomy, and aviation engineers to pursue commercial drone delivery at scale
  • Gain experience with robotics, estimation, and prediction in real world environments

The US base salary range for this internship position is the salary range below + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range
$122,000$128,000 USD

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.

Top Skills

C++
Matlab
Python

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