flyzipline
Hardware Technician – Autonomy Data Systems
At a Glance
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Compensation
- g cash range for this role is $91,000-$104,000 ($44-$50/hour). Please note t
- Posted
- 2026-06-23T20:43:10-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Embedded Systems
- Robotics
Benefits & Perks
medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more. Zipline is an
Requirements
2–5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware integration, prototyping, or technician roles (robotics, aerospace, automotive, or similar)
Strong mechanical aptitude: system integration, precision assembly, and fabrication
Solid electronics fundamentals: harnessing, crimping, soldering, multimeter use
Comfort working with Linux systems, firmware flashing, and basic networking
Proven ability to debug complex electromechanical systems methodically
You’re a jack-of-all-trades builder who enjoys working with bespoke hardware and figuring things out when they don’t work the first time.
Responsibilities
This role sits at the center of our autonomy development pipeline—building and maintaining the specialized hardware platforms that collect the real-world data our aircraft depend on to operate safely.
You’ll own a fleet of custom-built, multi-modal data collection systems deployed on aircraft across the U.S.
These platforms operate day and night, in diverse and challenging environments, capturing the data that powers our perception and autonomy stack.
You’ll grow into a critical bridge between engineering and operations by supporting field deployments, training operators, and driving execution during complex, high-visibility test campaigns.