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Software Systems Validation Engineer

ZiplineSouth San Francisco, California, USANew
On-site Full-time $150K/yr - $150K/yr

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Qualifications

Qualifications for this role include proficiency in software validation methodologies, experience with drone or robotics systems, and a strong understanding of software engineering principles. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is highly preferred. Candidates should also exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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About Zipline

Zipline is the global leader in drone delivery services, committed to providing equitable access to essentials like food, medicine, and critical goods anytime, anywhere. We are pioneers in designing, building, and operating the largest autonomous logistics system, facilitating rapid and reliable delivery of essential supplies. With operations on four continents and a delivery made every 30 seconds, Zipline has successfully completed millions of deliveries, including life-saving medical supplies, food, and retail products.

Our esteemed clients include leading healthcare systems, government bodies, major retailers, and global enterprises that rely on our innovative solutions to save lives, decrease emissions, and enhance economic opportunities with unmatched speed and reliability.

By optimizing supply chains and alleviating congestion, our services empower individuals with more time while redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food globally. At Zipline, we seek practical problem solvers who thrive on tackling real-world challenges and scaling logistics for the future. Our team is driven by the ambition to create systems that significantly impact lives, encouraging creativity and resilience in the face of adversity.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

As a Software Systems Validation Engineer, you'll spearhead the comprehensive evaluation of Zipline's state-of-the-art autonomous drone delivery system. This role encompasses various domains such as sensor drivers, perception, navigation, guidance and control, motion planning, power management, and actuator control.

In this capacity, you will develop tools, metrics, and visualizations to illuminate capability enhancements, identify gaps, and track regressions, thereby expediting engineering decisions for large-scale deployments and expanding operational domains. Your responsibilities may also include assessing aircraft performance, delivery operations, docking systems, and fleet orchestration.

You will be instrumental in continuously refining validation practices, pinpointing areas for improvement in tools, methodologies, and processes to boost validation coverage, efficiency, and precision, all while sustaining high development and deployment velocity. Collaboration will be key as you work closely with our embedded and autonomy software teams, systems engineering, data platform, and test infrastructure teams to ensure optimal software performance.

About Zipline

Zipline is revolutionizing the logistics industry with its cutting-edge drone delivery technology, ensuring that critical supplies reach those in need rapidly and efficiently. With a mission to serve all humans equally, Zipline is transforming access to essential goods worldwide.

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