Hardware Engineering Intern

As a Hardware Engineering Intern at Wing, you'll play a vital role in evaluating the durability of hardware components, including developing tests and analyzing data. Your responsibilities will also involve assessing failure modes and recommending design improvements to ensure our drones operate reliably.

Candidates for the Hardware Engineering Intern position at Wing must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026, you'll need to be comfortable with lab work, have experience in debugging hardware failures, and have completed an introductory statistics course.

We're looking for candidates with hands-on experience in hardware testing and failure inspection. It's essential to have experience in debugging and investigating hardware failures, along with familiarity in using tools to collect and analyze data, like measuring temperature, force, current, and voltage.

Interns at Wing can expect to gain valuable practical experience while working at the forefront of drone technology. You'll learn about hardware evaluation processes, how to construct detailed test plans, data analysis techniques, and how to collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and enhance our delivery systems.

The Hardware Engineering Intern program at Wing is designed to function as a springboard for your career. You'll work closely with experienced professionals, gain insights into the drone and logistics industry, and develop skills that are highly transferrable to future engineering roles.

When asked this question, explain your methodical approach to creating a hardware test plan. Discuss how you would identify the objectives of the test, define the criteria for success, select the appropriate testing methods, and ensure comprehensive data collection for evaluation.

Use this question to showcase your problem-solving skills. Provide a specific example, explaining the context, the troubleshooting steps you took, the tools you used, and the outcome. Highlight your ability to analyze data and collaborate with others to resolve the issue.

Detail any specific tools and methods you've used for data acquisition in your past projects. Discuss how you've logged, analyzed, and interpreted data from these tools to inform design decisions or troubleshooting processes.

Convey the significance of attention to detail in hardware engineering. Discuss how it impacts the accuracy of tests, reliability of data collected, and ultimately the performance of the hardware. Use examples to illustrate how detail-oriented approaches led to successful outcomes.

Share your passion for hardware reliability engineering. Discuss your fascination with technology, desire to solve complex engineering problems, and the importance of reliability in safety and performance of products, especially in innovative fields like drone delivery.

Reflect on any interdisciplinary teamwork experiences you've had. Describe how collaboration with software engineers, product managers, or testing teams helped achieve a project's goals and what role you played in ensuring effective communication and integration.

Express your analytical skills and ability to think critically about data interpretation. Discuss how you'd investigate the source of conflict, re-evaluate your testing procedures, and collaborate with peers to resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate conclusions.

Discuss specific failure modes you are familiar with, demonstrating your understanding of potential issues in hardware design and functionality. Describe how these modes influence engineering decisions to enhance product reliability.

Indicate your proactive approach to continuous learning by mentioning methods you use to stay informed, such as following industry publications, attending workshops or webinars, and participating in relevant forums or online communities.

Communicate your enthusiasm for Wing's mission in drone delivery and how the company's innovative work aligns with your interests. Discuss what you hope to learn and contribute as part of a pioneering team in the tech industry.