
Seneca is a resilience technology and infrastructure company building advanced AI, robotics, and autonomous systems for wildfire suppression. Their mission is to eliminate wildfire threat across 500 million acres. Their core product is an autonomous, rapid response fire suppression drone system. This system, operated by a single pilot controlling multiple drones carrying hundreds of pounds of Class A foam, uses AI, infrared, and video for autonomous targeting, cold trailing, and verifying/knocking down fires and hot spots. The drones are designed to be hand-liftable, stationable in high-risk locations, and deployable from anywhere. Seneca targets fire agencies, utilities, and developers/HOAs, offering solutions for initial attack, structure protection, infrastructure patrol, and prescribed burns. They aim to be a force multiplier for firefighters, improving safety and efficiency.

Seneca is a resilience technology and infrastructure company building advanced AI, robotics, and autonomous systems for wildfire suppression. Their mission is to eliminate wildfire threat across 500 million acres. Their core product is an autonomous, rapid response fire suppression drone system. This system, operated by a single pilot controlling multiple drones carrying hundreds of pounds of Class A foam, uses AI, infrared, and video for autonomous targeting, cold trailing, and verifying/knocking down fires and hot spots. The drones are designed to be hand-liftable, stationable in high-risk locations, and deployable from anywhere. Seneca targets fire agencies, utilities, and developers/HOAs, offering solutions for initial attack, structure protection, infrastructure patrol, and prescribed burns. They aim to be a force multiplier for firefighters, improving safety and efficiency.
About The Role As a Product Testing Intern , you’ll be hands-on in validating UAV systems through both ground and flight testing. This role combines engineering with field work — expect a significant amount of outdoor testing in varied conditions and locations. You’ll help ensure our systems are reliable, safe, and ready for use in real-world firefighting scenarios.
Responsibilities
What We’re Looking For Qualifications
Beyond technical skills, we value:
About Us Seneca is eliminating the $1 trillion threat of wildfire across 500 million acres with AI-powered autonomous drone systems. Imagine a world where firefighters can respond to a blaze in under 6 minutes using autonomous suppression technology. That's the world Seneca is building. We’re combining the deep expertise of seasoned fire professionals with the innovation of billion-dollar technology builders to create advanced systems that save lives, property, and natural resources.
This is more than a job—it's a mission to transform safety across 500 million acres. Whatever your background, if you’re a builder, an innovator, or a problem-solver, you belong here. Don’t meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply — you may still be the right fit for our team.
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
Strong mechanical aptitude, experience in repairing / building (e.g. bicycles, cars, equipment)
Coursework in mechanical design, electrical systems, and statistics
Strong interest in hands-on testing of complex hardware/software systems
Ability to write clear and structured test plans and reports
Comfort working in outdoor environments
Bonus:
Familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash) for test automation
Experience building and piloting hobby UAVs