flyzipline

Engineering Test Technician

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At a Glance

Location
South San Francisco, California, United States
Experience
2+ years
Compensation
g cash range for this role is $75,000-$100,000 ($36-$48/hour). Please note t
Posted
2026-06-23T20:43:10-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Data AnalysisJavaPython

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more. Zipline is an

Requirements

The hardware test environment is a multi-disciplinary team responsible for building and maintaining Zipline’s engineering prototype fleet.  As an Engineering Test Technician, you will work on the build, assembly, and testing of prototype hardware.

This role will have you working closely and learning from our design and development teams to review how designs integrate to each other and brainstorm solutions to resolve hardware risks.  If you're a self-starter with a strong background in building and testing prototype hardware, and you want to be a part of a team that is making a real difference in the world, then we want to hear from you.

Experience in prototyping, assembly, or manufacturing of electro-mechanical components.

Experience writing code with Python, Java, or C++

Ability to model simple parts using CAD software.

A combination of: soldering, harnessing, machine-shop skills, technical documentation, data analysis.

Responsibilities

Build test articles at all stages of design maturity.

Contribute manufacturability feedback to the design.

Manage multiple prototype builds through various stages of electrical and mechanical tests to ensure performance of critical hardware.

Lead electrical checks of fully assembled prototypes to ensure vehicles are flight worthy after assembly.

Troubleshoot hardware and software failures by working closely with Electrical and Embedded Software Engineers.

Brainstorm and prototype fixtures to resolve assembly or maintenance risks.