Senior Mechanical Engineer, Long Range Platform

Role overview FlyZipline is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Long Range Platform team in South San Francisco, California. This role centers on designing, developing, and implementing mechanical systems that support advanced logistics platforms. The work directly impacts the reliability and efficiency of drone technology used to deliver medica…

Zipline seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to focus on Long Range Platforms at its South San Francisco location. This position centers on designing and developing electrical systems for Zipline’s delivery drones. Role overview The Senior Electrical Engineer leads efforts to create and refine the electronics that power Zipline’s long-range drone platforms. The work aims to improve both reliability and efficiency, supporting the delivery of essential goods around the world. Key responsibilities Design and develop electrical systems for drone platforms Drive improvements in reliability and operational efficiency Support technology that enables global delivery of vital supplies Location This role is based in South San Francisco, California.

About ZiplineAre you ready to make a difference? Zipline is dedicated to revolutionizing the logistics and delivery landscape. Our mission is to tackle the world’s most pressing access challenges by creating and operating an instant delivery system that ensures equitable access for all, regardless of their location. We have made strides from supporting Rwanda’s national blood delivery network to facilitating vaccine distribution in Ghana, and even providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart. Our innovative approach harnesses the power of robotics and autonomy to minimize carbon emissions, alleviate road congestion, and eliminate fossil fuel dependency, all while ensuring billions gain access to essential goods and fostering a more resilient global supply chain. Since 2016, Zipline’s long-range drone platform has been operational in Rwanda, featuring a fixed-wing design that allows for flights over 200 km on a single charge. Our drones play a crucial role in delivering vital medical supplies swiftly and reliably to isolated communities. From assisting new mothers in Rwanda to aiding snake bite victims in Ghana, our technology has already reached millions across Africa, delivering thousands of life-saving products daily. Join us at Zipline as we strive to fulfill our commitment to building a fair and more robust global supply chain for billions.

Role overview Zipline seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for its Long Range Platform team in South San Francisco, California. This role centers on developing embedded software systems that enable the delivery of medical supplies to remote locations. The work plays a key part in ensuring essential healthcare reaches people who need it most. Key responsibilities Design and implement embedded software for autonomous delivery platforms Collaborate with engineering peers to create reliable, scalable solutions Contribute to projects that strengthen logistics and healthcare delivery systems Team collaboration This position partners with a skilled group of engineers, sharing expertise and advancing projects that have tangible effects on communities.

About ZiplineAre you ready to make a global impact? At Zipline, we are revolutionizing the logistics industry to ensure equitable access to essential goods for everyone, everywhere. Our innovative approach has transformed how critical medical supplies are delivered, exemplified by our operations in Rwanda and Ghana. We are on a mission to provide instant delivery solutions that enhance healthcare and accessibility for all, harnessing cutting-edge robotics and autonomous technology to decarbonize logistics while fostering a resilient global supply chain. Join us at Zipline and help us fulfill our commitment to creating a more equitable world.

About ZiplineZipline stands as the world's largest and most seasoned autonomous delivery service, created to ensure equal access to essential goods for all humans, anytime and anywhere. We design, construct, and operate the most extensive autonomous logistics system globally, facilitating the rapid and reliable delivery of critical supplies. Presently, Zipline operates in four continents, executing deliveries every 30 seconds while achieving millions of successful deliveries that include blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and commercial products. Our clientele spans healthcare systems, governments, retailers, and global brands who depend on our services to save lives, minimize emissions, enhance economic opportunities, and provide scalable logistics solutions.Our technological prowess extends beyond drones, as we deploy integrated logistics infrastructure that fortifies supply chains, alleviates congestion, and enables instantaneous delivery, revolutionizing the accessibility of essential goods worldwide. With over 140 million commercial autonomous miles flown safely, Zipline is transforming how healthcare, consumer products, and food are accessed globally.Operating on a global scale, we seek practical problem solvers who thrive in addressing real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is driven by the mission to develop systems that directly impact lives and to scale the future of logistics.Why This Role MattersWe are constructing the mapping infrastructure that supports every Zipline flight. Maps Platform engineers establish the backbone that provides geographic data, features, and map-driven services to Zipline's products and operators.In this role, you will ensure that map data is fast, accurate, and reliable for both human workflows (map editors, operator dashboards, regulatory UIs) and autonomous systems (routing, onboard systems). This unique position intertwines backend, data, platform engineering, and user interface design with practical production ownership.Why This Role is UniqueBe the architect of flight intelligence. The systems you develop will directly enable how aircraft interpret and navigate their environment.Engage with massive data challenges. You will design pipelines that handle and serve large-scale geospatial datasets while adhering to stringent standards for accuracy, consistency, and availability.Experience end-to-end ownership. From raw data ingestion to production services, you will create systems critical to real-world operations.Make a cross-functional impact. Your contributions will be utilized across autonomy, routing, simulation, and operations.Leverage AI-accelerated engineering. We utilize modern AI and agentic workflows to enhance engineering velocity while upholding robust system integrity.

Join Our Mission at ZiplineAre you ready to make a global impact? Zipline is revolutionizing logistics with our innovative approach to supply delivery. Our mission is to tackle the world's most pressing access issues by creating the first equitable logistics system that ensures everyone, everywhere, can receive what they need. From facilitating Rwanda’s national blood delivery and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution to enabling Walmart’s on-demand home delivery, we are changing the delivery landscape for businesses and communities.While our technology is advanced, our vision is simple: a teleportation service that delivers essential goods whenever they are needed. Our cutting-edge robotics and autonomous systems are not only enhancing delivery efficiency but also promoting sustainability by reducing road traffic and carbon emissions, ultimately building a more robust global supply chain.Come join Zipline and be a part of our commitment to creating a fair and resilient global supply chain for billions of individuals.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIf you thrive on the challenge of developing multiple iterations of testing systems in demanding aerospace environments, this opportunity is for you. We are seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Test Engineer who excels in designing tests for intricate cross-functional interfaces with minimal guidance. At Zipline, we prioritize real-world applications—our work is crucial for patients relying on our services today, so there’s no room for compromise.As a key member of our team, you will have the autonomy to drive full vehicle test systems from conception to execution, supported by a small but passionate group dedicated to transforming logistics. Zipline is leading a logistics revolution through the design, manufacturing, and operation of autonomous drones that deliver critical supplies in minutes, every day of the week.

At Zipline, we are pioneering the creation of an autonomous delivery network's operating system.The Commerce Platform team is the powerhouse that transforms this network into a viable business. We develop the essential tools and integrations that our partners rely on to operate seamlessly with Zipline, mastering the marketplace logic that aligns demand with supply, and establishing the financial architecture that guarantees accurate transactions and traceable funds. This platform is designed for scalability across metropolitan areas, countries, and diverse sectors such as restaurants, retail, and healthcare, managing millions of orders daily.Your ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for software across the entire commercial stack, which includes:Merchant Portal - the web interface partners utilize for daily management of their Zipline business.Partner Integrations - POS connectors, API integrations, and data feeds linking merchant systems to the Zipline platform.Marketplace Platform - internal tools that govern how demand is prioritized, priced, and allocated across our network.Billing Engine - the financial infrastructure managing payments, commissions, settlements, and revenue streams within the marketplace.Fulfillment Apps - mobile and cloud applications facilitating picking and loading operations at partner locations.Customer Support Tooling - AI-driven support systems integrated with order, delivery, and billing processes.Serviceability & Coverage Tools - internal platforms to analyze and model the reach of Zipline's services.Engaging Challenges and OwnershipIn contrast to many software roles that focus on optimizing isolated components, the Commerce Platform encompasses diverse areas including consumer products, marketplace logic, partner tools, fulfillment processes, and financial systems.You'll tackle challenges such as:How can we provide merchant partners with real-time operational insights, seamless onboarding, and financial transparency while maintaining a cohesive system across verticals?How do we create marketplace policy controls that enable operators to adjust pricing, capacity allocation, and prioritization safely, with opportunities for experimentation prior to deployment?How do we develop a billing engine that accurately tracks every dollar from customer charges to partner payouts, accommodating promotions, refunds, revenue sharing, and multi-jurisdiction taxation?How do we implement AI-driven customer support capable of proactive actions, such as issuing refunds and applying credits, while communicating effectively about delays?

Join Zipline's Mission Are you passionate about making a difference? Zipline is revolutionizing logistics to overcome the world's most pressing access challenges. Our mission is to create an instant delivery system that ensures equitable access to essential goods for everyone, anywhere. From supporting Rwanda's national blood delivery network to facilitating COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Ghana, and providing on-demand deliveries for major retailers, we are redefining how goods are transported. Our cutting-edge technology, which combines robotics and autonomy, aims to decarbonize delivery, alleviate road congestion, and minimize environmental impact while enhancing global supply chains. About Our Team and the Role The Ground Systems team is pivotal in crafting the hardware essential for our drones' operations, ensuring they can take off, navigate, land, and recharge efficiently. We are committed to developing a comprehensive infrastructure solution for drone logistics that mirrors the advancements seen in the solar industry. Our focus is on creating elegant, modular, and cost-effective integration solutions for various clients across the globe. As part of this team, you will design large steel towers that support our drone docks, housing not only structural components but also critical mechanisms, actuators, and data transmission systems. Your Responsibilities In the role of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will leverage your engineering expertise to innovate and develop products for our ground systems. Your focus will be on welded steel tower designs, often several stories tall. We seek an engineer who embraces creativity and challenges conventional limits, applying your knowledge and problem-solving skills to optimize product outcomes. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your solutions must meet immediate needs and function flawlessly upon deployment. Your ability to tackle complex challenges with minimal guidance will be crucial.

Join Our Vision at AeroVectAt AeroVect, we are pioneering the future of ground handling through autonomy, revolutionizing the daily operations of airlines and ground service providers worldwide. As a Series A startup, we are supported by leading venture capitalists in the fields of aviation and autonomous technologies. Our clientele includes some of the largest airlines and ground handling organizations globally. To explore more about us, visit www.aerovect.com.As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, tasked with designing, prototyping, and integrating systems to retrofit production vehicles with the necessary hardware for autonomous driving. Your role will be hands-on, transforming advanced technology from concept to reality while ensuring optimal functionality and performance.

About ZiplineAre you ready to make a difference? Zipline is dedicated to revolutionizing the logistics of goods delivery. Our mission is to tackle the world’s most pressing access challenges by creating the first instant delivery system that serves every individual equally, regardless of their location. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network to aiding in Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and providing on-demand home deliveries for Walmart, we are reshaping logistics for businesses, governments, and consumers alike.The technology we employ is intricate, yet the concept is straightforward: a teleportation service that brings you what you need, precisely when you need it. Our innovations incorporate robotics and autonomous systems, enabling us to minimize carbon emissions, reduce traffic congestion, and cut down on fossil fuel usage and air pollution, all while ensuring equitable access for billions and reinforcing a resilient global supply chain.Join us at Zipline and contribute to our promise of creating a more just and robust global supply chain for countless individuals. About You and the RoleZipline is seeking a passionate Mechanical Test Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for testing and validating the functionality and reliability of safety-critical hardware. You will focus on our innovative Platform 2, which is entering a pivotal phase of development. Platform 2 signifies a groundbreaking advancement as we gear up to manufacture hundreds of thousands of life-saving drones, marking our most ambitious and impactful project to date. This is not merely another drone initiative; it’s a revolutionary hybrid eVTOL designed to transform how lifesaving products are delivered globally.In this role, you will guide a multidisciplinary team of test engineers, engaging across various functions to ensure the delivery of high-performing, safe, and reliable hardware from initial development testing through to full validation. Your efforts will enable Zipline to expand its impact from hundreds of thousands of deliveries per year to hundreds of millions, accommodating diverse environmental conditions worldwide. You will be both a strategic visionary and an active participant in the team’s design, build, analysis, and review processes.Additionally, you will play a crucial role in evolving Zipline’s hardware testing philosophy and capabilities while expanding the team. The success of this team is essential to Zipline’s overall mission.

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer Location: South San Francisco | Areas of Focus: Avionics, Structures & Mechanisms, Powertrain & Battery, Ground Systems | Employment Type: Full-Time About ZiplineAre you ready to make a meaningful impact? At Zipline, we're on an ambitious mission to revolutionize the logistics and delivery of essential goods. We tackle the world's most pressing access challenges by engineering innovative solutions that ensure equitable access to vital resources for everyone, everywhere. Our technology is not just advanced; it is transformative. From supporting Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and facilitating Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to enabling Walmart’s on-demand home delivery and empowering healthcare providers to reach patients directly, we are reshaping the dynamics of logistics for businesses, governments, and consumers alike. Our vision is clear: to create a teleportation-like service that delivers necessities at the moment they are needed. By harnessing robotics and autonomous technology, we are committed to decarbonizing delivery systems, alleviating road congestion, and minimizing fossil fuel use and air pollution. Join us in building a more resilient global supply chain that serves billions. Be part of Zipline and help realize our commitment to a just and sustainable global logistics network. Position OverviewThis job posting encompasses multiple Mechanical Design Engineering positions across our diverse Engineering teams. We are actively recruiting for various roles across disciplines including Avionics, Structures & Mechanisms, Powertrain & Battery, Ground Systems, and beyond, catering to varying levels of experience. Your application will be reviewed for all relevant roles aligned with your skills and interests. During initial discussions, we will collaborate to identify the most suitable team and position for you based on your background. Your Role at ZiplineAre you passionate about designing large-scale integrated electro-mechanical systems from inception to global deployment? At Zipline, our work impacts lives directly, and we strive for excellence and innovation. If you are eager to utilize your expertise to create sophisticated engineered solutions, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT YOU AND THE ROLE Zipline is leading a logistics revolution, utilizing autonomous aircraft to deliver life-saving medical supplies across various continents, every day of the week. We have successfully completed over 2,000,000 deliveries to date. At Zipline, we are committed to ensuring that access to medical care is not determined by geographic location. To fulfill our mission globally, we're enhancing our autonomy capabilities to swiftly and safely expand our product offerings and reach, ultimately delivering vital packages directly to your doorstep. Our Autonomy team is in search of a Full Stack Engineer to create web-based data visualization and annotation tools. These tools will empower the Autonomy team to introspect, visualize, and engage with data produced by thousands of Zips operating worldwide, addressing Zipline’s fundamental autonomy challenges. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop advanced data triage and exploration interfaces that allow users to filter, analyze, and navigate through millions of records. Design and construct web front-end visualization tools for Zipline's data pipelines to facilitate high-quality analysis aimed at solving essential autonomy issues. Create scalable and efficient backend APIs and real-time data pipelines to support complex querying, filtering, and aggregation across extensive datasets. Design and execute efficient database schemas, indexes, and query optimization strategies to guarantee high-performance search and analysis at scale. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to comprehend workflows and deliver tools that enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

About ZiplineAre you ready to make a significant impact? Zipline is on a transformative mission to revolutionize logistics and delivery systems across the globe. We are dedicated to addressing the most pressing access challenges by developing the first instant delivery and logistics network that serves everyone equally, no matter where they are. From supporting Rwanda's national blood delivery system and Ghana's COVID-19 vaccine distribution to facilitating on-demand home deliveries for Walmart, we are changing how goods are transported for businesses, governments, and consumers alike.The technology we utilize is intricate, yet our goal is straightforward: to create a teleportation service that delivers essentials precisely when needed. Our robotics and autonomous systems are designed to reduce carbon emissions, alleviate road congestion, and minimize fossil fuel dependency while ensuring equitable access for billions of people and strengthening the global supply chain. Join Zipline and contribute to our vision of establishing a fair and robust global supply chain for billions worldwide.About You and The RoleAs a key member of Zipline’s Flight Controls team, you will play a pivotal role in modeling, developing, and testing critical flight software systems that empower our vehicles to deliver autonomously. Our team excels at innovating solutions that allow our delivery platforms to operate seamlessly in diverse and increasingly challenging environments, ensuring equitable service to all. You will leverage a variety of analytical techniques to assess system performance and understand how design decisions impact capabilities and requirements. Collaboration across teams will be essential as you drive enhancements to our products using data derived from flight testing and our extensive fleet of customer aircraft. By engaging closely with our customers, you will gather insights to identify improvements and prioritize our next growth phases. Your success directly influences the operational effectiveness of our logistics network.

About Zipline Are you ready to make a significant impact? Zipline is committed to revolutionizing the logistics landscape. Our mission is to tackle the world's most pressing access challenges by creating, manufacturing, and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that caters to all individuals, regardless of their location. From powering Rwanda's national blood delivery network and facilitating Ghana's COVID-19 vaccine distribution to enabling Walmart's on-demand home delivery, we are reshaping the movement of goods for businesses, governments, and consumers alike. Our technology may be intricate, but our vision is straightforward: a teleportation service that delivers essential items promptly. Through our innovative use of robotics and autonomous systems, we are not only decarbonizing deliveries but also alleviating road congestion, reducing fossil fuel usage, and combating air pollution, all while ensuring equitable access for billions and strengthening the global supply chain. About You and The Role Are you excited by the challenge of developing large, integrated electro-mechanical systems—from initial engineering builds to full-scale production and worldwide deployment? Do you thrive on tackling tasks that others deem too difficult or impossible? Are you the engineer everyone turns to for insights on building and scaling unprecedented projects? At Zipline, our work has real-world implications. Families and patients depend on us daily, and there is no margin for error. If you are passionate about leveraging your engineering skills to devise efficient and innovative manufacturing solutions, we encourage you to continue reading. We are in search of a highly skilled and proactive Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be tasked with designing and scaling multiple in-house final assembly lines for our aircraft, zips, docks, and various essential feeder sub-assemblies. You will ensure these lines meet escalating demand—from tens of units weekly to hundreds over the next three years—while continuously reducing costs and enhancing product quality. If you excel in fast-paced environments, enjoy managing multiple new developments simultaneously, and can swiftly align teams towards solutions, we would love to connect with you.

Lightship is hiring a Senior Engineering Technician at its South San Francisco facility. This position plays a key part in supporting the design, development, and testing of engineering projects, working closely with engineers to guide ideas from concept to completion. A hands-on approach and technical know-how are essential for keeping projects on schedule and meeting goals. Key responsibilities Support engineering design, development, and testing tasks Collaborate with engineers to address technical challenges as they arise Contribute to maintaining quality and performance standards throughout project phases What we look for Proactive approach and strong problem-solving abilities Genuine enthusiasm for engineering and technology Background in supporting engineering projects from initial stages through completion

Role Overview Cellares is seeking a Senior Operational Technology Engineer in South San Francisco, CA. This role focuses on strengthening and improving operational technology systems across the company. What You Will Do Work closely with teams from different departments to improve operational systems. Apply technical knowledge to boost the efficiency and reliability of technology supporting operations. Help identify and implement solutions that improve overall performance and support operational goals.

ABOUT ZIPLINEAre you ready to make a difference? At Zipline, we are revolutionizing the logistics of goods transportation. Our mission is to address the world's most pressing access challenges by creating, manufacturing, and operating an instant delivery system that serves all people, regardless of their location. From supporting Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and distributing COVID-19 vaccines in Ghana to facilitating on-demand delivery for Walmart and enabling healthcare providers to reach patients' homes across the U.S., we are reshaping logistics for businesses, governments, and consumers alike. Our technology blends robotics and autonomy to decarbonize delivery systems, alleviate traffic congestion, reduce fossil fuel dependency, and ensure equitable access for billions while reinforcing a more resilient global supply chain.Join us at Zipline and contribute to our vision of building a fair and robust global supply chain that benefits everyone.ABOUT YOU AND THE ROLEThe Avionics team comprises skilled hardware, software, and testing experts dedicated to designing resilient systems that power our life-saving drone delivery operations in some of the most challenging environments worldwide. We are tasked with creating aircraft avionics capable of performing optimally in diverse and harsh climatic and electromagnetic interference (EMI) conditions. As a crucial component of the overall Zipline aircraft system architecture, we prioritize high performance and reliability while minimizing weight and costs.In this role, you will collaborate with our team to deliver high-performance flight computers and tightly integrated communication and navigation systems. These avionics systems are central to our new unmanned aerial system, which aims to scale Zipline’s deliveries from 100,000 to 100 million per year globally. The success of Zipline hinges on developing avionics systems that are lightweight, cost-effective, reliable, and capable of high-volume production. This position requires rigorous engineering design and validation efforts, alongside innovative approaches to packaging, integration, fault tolerance, and validation. We seek a test engineer with a solid background in electrical engineering principles and relevant experience in manufacturing testing, design validation, system performance characterization, and certification.

Join FlyZipline as a Senior Staff RF Test Engineer and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the logistics industry through cutting-edge drone technology. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing tests to validate RF components, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence in engineering practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our product offerings and contribute to our mission of delivering essential medical supplies swiftly and efficiently.

About Xaira TherapeuticsXaira Therapeutics is a pioneering biotech startup dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize drug discovery and development. Our company is at the forefront of creating generative AI models that design innovative protein and antibody therapeutics, aiming to produce medicines that target historically challenging molecular entities. We are also advancing foundational models for biology and disease, which facilitate better target identification and patient stratification. Our technologies collectively strive to continually unveil novel therapies and enhance success rates in drug development. Headquartered in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, with additional offices in Seattle and London, Xaira is shaping the future of medicine.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a passionate Scientist with robust hands-on molecular biology expertise and a creative, analytical, and innovative approach. This position emphasizes aiding in the design, construction, and refinement of cutting-edge screening platforms and experimental workflows that drive biological discoveries at scale.The ideal candidate is a proactive individual who thrives in uncertain problem spaces, meticulously considers experimental design, and takes initiative in transforming initial concepts into dependable, reproducible systems. You will engage collaboratively with various teams, including automation, engineering, and computation, to invent new methodologies for generating high-quality biological data.