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Senior Staff Electrical Test Engineer

ZiplineSouth San Francisco, California, USA
On-site Full-time $130K/yr - $165K/yr

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Senior

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WHAT YOU'LL DODesign and execute comprehensive testing protocols for avionics systems. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics within the drone system. Analyze test data and provide actionable insights to enhance system performance. Participate in the certification process to ensure compliance with industry standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.

About the job

ABOUT ZIPLINE

Are 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 ROLE

The 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.

About Zipline

Zipline is a pioneering logistics company dedicated to transforming the delivery of essential goods through innovative drone technology. With a commitment to sustainability and equitable access, Zipline is at the forefront of redefining how critical supplies reach those in need.

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