About the job
Electrical Engineering Manager
South San Francisco, CA | Ground Systems | Full Time
About Zipline
Join Zipline in our quest to revolutionize the logistics industry! We are dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing access challenges by developing and operating the first instant delivery system that equitably serves everyone, no matter their location.
Our innovative technology has already made a significant impact, facilitating Rwanda’s national blood delivery network, distributing COVID-19 vaccines in Ghana, and enabling on-demand home deliveries for Walmart. We are transforming logistics for businesses, governments, and consumers alike.
Our vision is straightforward yet ambitious: create a teleportation service to deliver essential goods whenever and wherever needed. Through our cutting-edge robotics and autonomy platforms, we are committed to reducing carbon emissions, alleviating road congestion, and enhancing accessibility to vital products around the globe.
About the Role
The Ground Systems team at Zipline is responsible for the critical infrastructure that supports our autonomous delivery drones, including docking stations, battery charging, thermal management, ground communications, and preflight checks. This role is pivotal in advancing our next generation of drone logistics, tackling complex challenges in power distribution, conversion, battery charging, high-performance microprocessors, high-speed network communication, and system-level integration.
We are looking for an accomplished electrical engineering leader to oversee a dynamic team focused on electrical hardware design within the Ground Systems team. This technical expert will mentor and expand the team while directly contributing to the design process as we scale. Your team will architect and develop custom Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), integrated sensing, RF solutions, and sophisticated industrial systems for our ground systems hardware, ensuring validation for high-volume production. Our ground systems are critical for flight safety and are deployed globally. Zipline relies on this team to pioneer innovative solutions that enable exceptional scalability and efficiency. Your success will hinge not only on technical breakthroughs but also on a profound understanding of customer requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the electrical engineering team in designing and implementing hardware solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system integration and efficiency.
- Oversee the development and testing of PCBAs and RF components.
- Manage projects from concept through production, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
