Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.
Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
About You and The RoleIt's hard to fly without a foundational understanding of how to manipulate the air around you; this role provides exactly this to the Zipline design team. We don't just analyze other peoples' designs - we are a central force behind Zipline's autonomous aircraft hardware and software development, working on everything from clean-sheet vehicle conceptual layout through to the detailed geometry design of all wetted surfaces using a variety of model-based and physical test approaches. You'll have an unrivaled grasp of the fundamentals of applied aerodynamics, aircraft design and aeroacoustics, and be able to figure out the fastest path to converting your knowledge into excellent designs that scale rapidly.
What You'll DoYou will be owning and driving one or more of the following:
Conceptual design for new vehicles, as well as significant hardware revisions of existing platformsBuilding high quality aerodynamics plant models that are carefully validated through ground- and flight-based testingPropeller designs that push the boundary of low noise, whilst maintaining high aerodynamic efficiency Having worked out how to find step improvements in range, reductions in noise and enhanced maneuverability, you deliver high quality CAD surfaces, which are used by mechanical designers as inputs to produce the final partsDesigning and maintaining our test hardware and methods, including internal wind tunnels, bench test set-ups, and instrumented flight test assets, as well as the essential aero measurement toolsWhat You'll BringSuccess in this role will require a disciplined and first-principles approach, with a deep connection and understanding at the system and product levels. You'll be naturally curious and able to work seamlessly with individuals and teams both inside and outside of your core engineering / scientific discipline. Extracting academic rigor and applying it seamlessly to fast-paced engineering design requires experience; this is not an entry-level position. Experience in many of the following areas are critical to your ability to contribute at the right level:
You will have a minimum of 4+ years of industry experience, with a proven record of shipping high quality productsDetailed flow analysis via Computational Fluid Dynamics using packages such as Fluent, Star-CCM+, openFOAM, powerFlow. Generative design of three-dimensional aerodynamic objects, using advanced surfacing techniques in packages such as CATIA or NXHands-on experimental aerodynamics, for example wind tunnel testing, using a variety of techniques including basic flow visualizations (surface oil flow, tufting), pressure measurements (e.g. pressure scanning, pressure sensitive paints), optical flow diagnostics (e.g. LDV, PIV) and load measurementUse of low and mid fidelity tools for basic aircraft sizing, for example XFOIL, XROTOR, OpenVSP, RCASFundamental understanding of a range of aero fundamentals, including: vortex dynamics, boundary layers, turbulence, finite wing theory, aircraft dynamics, three-dimensional flow separation, propeller theory, aeroacoustics, heat and mass transfer, internal flows, fan theoryWhat Else You Need To KnowThe starting cash range for this role is $185,000 to $255,000. Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!
Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Zipline 's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Read Less Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.
Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
About You and The RoleYou are the Production Planner for Zipline's aircraft manufacturing lines, responsible for build readiness and on-time execution across NPI and steady-state production. This role sits at the intersection of production scheduling, material readiness, and shop-floor execution that directly enable Zipline's delivery network. Your day-to-day choices will determine whether aircraft leave the factory ready, qualified, and on schedule for field deployment—affecting customer deliveries, regulatory milestones, and operational safety. You will operate in a high-throughput, safety- and quality-driven factory environment where scope includes multiple product variants, changing BOMs, engineering substitutions, and cross-functional trade-offs.
What You'll Do Own end-to-end production plans for assigned program(s) and work centers: translate weekly/monthly build targets into daily operator schedules, test capacity, and workstation assignments. Be the single owner for ship-date commitments.Maintain and update production master schedule and short-term shop schedules (0–30 days) to hit weekly build targets and minimize schedule slippage.Measure and drive key outcomes: on-time build completion %, first-pass test yield, WIP days, and shortage-resolution SLA. Own recovery plans when metrics fall below target.Align labor to demand: size daily labor rosters, prioritize cross-trained coverage, and trigger overtime or shift adjustments to meet build targets and reduce bottlenecks.Own material readiness: validate PO receipts, inspection queues, kitting, staging, and feeder-stock to ensure <24–48 hour material gap resolution for daily builds. Escalate critical shortages with proposed mitigations.Manage BOM changes and engineering substitutions in production windows with minimal disruption; implement controlled substitutions and workarounds when approved.Coordinate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, and NPI to remove blockers, sequence builds, and implement permanent fixes for recurring failures.Run daily production cadence (standups, dashboard reviews, escalation), maintain planning artifacts (short-interval schedules, shortage logs, recovery plans), and present weekly performance to stakeholders.Drive continuous improvements that reduce WIP days, increase throughput, and shorten recovery time after disruptions; implement measurable countermeasures and validate impact.Own escalation for high-impact failures (tooling down, critical part shortage, test bottleneck) and lead rapid corrective action to protect committed delivery dates.What You'll Bring5+ years production planning or manufacturing operations experience supporting NPI and production; direct experience in aerospace, drones, robotics, automotive, or advanced electro-mechanical manufacturing strongly preferred.Demonstrated ownership of production plans for multi-variant products and experience meeting aggressive build-rate targets and recovery SLAs.Track record of owning measurable outcomes: reduced WIP days, improved on-time build %, shortened shortage-resolution time, or increased first-pass yield—provide concrete examples in interview.Deep familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and short-interval planning workflows; experience with MES or digital manufacturing tools is strongly preferred.Able to operate onsite in a factory environment; role requires regular presence at the assigned Zipline facility (on-site daily or per-shift coverage as needed) and occasional early/late shift coordination. Willingness to work occasional weekends or extended shifts during schedule recovery periods.Strong bias for immediate, pragmatic fixes under constrained information—able to make and own trade-offs between quality, schedule, and cost while escalating safety or regulatory risks.Comfortable with high operating tempo, frequent engineering changes, and clear escalation responsibility for production-critical failures.Excellent communication: run daily cadence meetings, drive cross-functional decisions, and present clear recovery plans to leadership.Must be able to work in the country of the listed facility; Zipline can sponsor visas where appropriate.Success in 30/90/180 days (examples of measurable expectations)
30 days: Own daily production cadence, stabilize short-interval schedule, and close top 3 active shortage tickets each week.90 days: Own full weekly master schedule, reduce WIP days by a measurable baseline percentage (target depends on current baseline), and execute at least one recovery plan that returns build-rate to target within the committed window.180 days: Demonstrate sustained on-time build completion at target rate for assigned program(s), implement one permanent throughput improvement that reduces test or assembly cycle time, and establish clear SLA reporting for shortages and labor coverage.What Else You Need To KnowZipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!
Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Zipline 's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Read LessZipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.
Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
About You and The RoleDoes working on large, integrated electro-mechanical systems—from small-scale engineering builds to full-scale production and global deployment—excite you? Do you feel driven to dive in when others say something is too difficult or impossible? Are you the "go-to" engineer when it comes to figuring out how to build and scale something that's never been done before?
At Zipline, our work is built for the real world. Families and patients rely on us every day—there's no room for falling short or aiming low. If you're passionate about using your engineering talent to create elegant, effective manufacturing solutions, read on.
We're looking for a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and scaling multiple in-house final assembly lines for our aircraft, zips, docks, and several critical feeder sub-assemblies. You'll ensure these lines can meet growing demand—from tens of units per week to hundreds over the next three years—while continuously driving down cost and elevating product quality. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy managing multiple new developments at once, and can quickly align teams and drive toward solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll DoAs a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in scaling our in-house manufacturing capabilities while developing new processes to support design changes and new internal builds. You'll apply your technical expertise to deeply understand fundamental design requirements and ensure they are consistently met in production. This role is highly cross-functional—you'll collaborate with design engineers, supplier industrial engineers, operations program managers, quality engineers, maintenance teams, and manufacturing technicians. As the ultimate owner of your manufacturing lines, you'll be responsible for developing and validating in-house processes, designing and modifying line layouts, and overseeing fixture and equipment design and fabrication. Your first major project will involve building a new manufacturing line—including processes and equipment—to bring in-house a complex electro-mechanical sub-assembly that feeds into our top-level assemblies.
You're a seasoned manufacturing engineer with a track record of developing manufacturing lines from prototype and early engineering builds through to full-scale (potentially highly automated) production. You're adept at identifying failure modes that could disrupt high-volume operations, and you proactively design solutions to detect or prevent issues before they arise. With a strong understanding of manufacturing constraints and capabilities, you offer design suggestions that are both efficient to produce and straightforward to inspect. You approach process improvement with an unbiased mindset, distinguishing between critical fixes and nice-to-haves. You raise design and process concerns with humility and foster a collaborative environment where ideas are openly shared. As a trusted technical mentor, you provide guidance and share best practices with junior team members, reviewing their work and supporting their growth.
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and documentation for complex electro-mechanical assemblies, from prototype builds to full-scale production.Lead planning, budgeting, design, procurement, & commissioning of Assembly Lines and associated facilities & equipment at Zipline for Product Builds Lead process validation and verification activities, including PFMEAs, capability studies, first article inspections, and pilot builds.Collaborate closely with design engineers to drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM), ensuring product designs are optimized for reliable and cost-effective assembly.Own tooling and fixture development, from concept through fabrication, installation, and validation, to support scalable and repeatable manufacturing.Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, reduce cycle time, and lower production costs (e.g., lean manufacturing, automation, poka-yoke).Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, working cross-functionally with quality, design, and maintenance teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.Support ramp-up of new products and manufacturing lines, coordinating cross-functional activities to ensure smooth transitions from development to production.Track and analyze manufacturing performance metrics, including first-pass yield, throughput, downtime, and cost of poor quality, to drive data-informed decisions.Provide technical mentorship to junior manufacturing engineers and technicians, sharing best practices and reviewing designs and process approachesWhat You'll Bring7+ years of experience designing and developing manufacturing lines - proven track record of scaling something from the 10s of products per month to the 1000s of products per monthDesign for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA): Strong understanding of how to influence product design for cost-effective, scalable, and reliable assembly.Hands-on experience working with products that combine mechanical systems, electronics, and software integration.Fixture and tooling design: Experience designing and validating custom fixtures, jigs, and tools to support repeatable, ergonomic, and efficient processes.Manufacturing process validation: Deep knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, process capability (Cp/Cpk), and statistical process control (SPC).Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (Siemens NX preferred)Proficient in writing SOPs, work instructions, and process flow documents.Familiar with statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Excel) for analyzing yield, process capability, and production trends.MES/ERP systems: Experience with manufacturing execution systems and resource planning software to manage production data and operations.Skilled at identifying root causes and rapidly implementing sustainable corrective actions in a fast-paced environment.Proven ability to work with design, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to deliver manufacturing outcomes.Comfortable guiding and reviewing work of junior engineers and technicians.Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes, presenting data, and aligning teams.Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with minimal oversight—from planning through execution and sustainment.Worked in a super fast-paced environment that is in a constant state of evolution.Nice to Have
NX is your primary CAD toolExperience working with multiple different MES systems and transition to internally built MES systemEnd of Line Test Development Experience - wrote and scoped test plans, executed tests, analyzed dataWhat Else You Need To KnowZipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!
Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Zipline 's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.
Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
About You and The RoleZipline builds autonomous delivery aircraft and ground systems that operate daily in various field conditions. You will own hardware that directly affects flight safety, fleet reliability, manufacturability, and the speed at which we scale service to new regions. The Ground Systems team is responsible for all of the infrastructure that enables our Zips to take off, fly, land, charge and prepare for their next mission. Our goal is to develop elegant integration solutions that are modular, cost effective, and adaptable to both new and existing building structures and sites worldwide for a variety of customers making drone deliveries.
What You'll Do We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to own the design of entire systems and subassemblies for next generation products that are unlike anything that exists today. This will include design of structural components, mechanisms, and electronics integration. As a member of our core design team, you will make important decisions about the product architecture and create designs that will enable practical scale on a short timeline that will meet high product reliability targets. You will quickly iterate and downselect based on data from your analysis and test results from your prototypes. Collaboration cross functionally will be key with electrical, software, civil, NPI and supply chain teams to bring your designs to production and into the field.In this role you will:Own the end-to-end delivery of mechanical and electromechanical subsystems, from requirements definition through concept development, design, build, verification, release, production ramp, and sustaining engineeringProduce and defend system-level trade studies, tolerance stacks, load paths, failure modes, and hand-calcs that bound designs for safety-critical loads and manufacturability.Create CAD assemblies, detailed drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation for 20–100 part assemblies; own design reviews, DFM, and first-article criteria.Develop and execute verification plans (environmental, fatigue, vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC where applicable), build test rigs/fixtures, run test campaigns, analyze results, and close findings with corrective actions and measurable reliability improvementsLead supplier selection, qualification, and handoff: drive DFM feedback, define inspection criteria, and reduce supplier NPI cycle time and scrap rates. Own escalation and remediation when supplier output risks field operationsPartner daily with Systems, Software, Production, Integration & Test, Reliability, and Field Ops to align requirements, manage trade-offs, and eliminate deployment blockersTranslate prototypes into designs that meet target cost, cycle time, and inspection rates for medium-volume production; own metrics for manufacturability and in-field reliability and drive them to target.Serve as a technical authority in design reviews and postmortems; lead incident root-cause investigations when field events occurMentor peers and junior engineers, and raise the quality of mechanical design practices across the team.What You'll Bring5–10+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design engineering experience delivering complex subsystems or products through NPI into productionProven track record owning complex subassemblies or full systems over at least 2 product programs (concept, prototype, validation, production)Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including load estimation, structural hand calcs, FEA, material selection, clean CAD designs and design-for-assembly/field-service practicesDemonstrated experience designing mechanisms and actuator systems, including selection and integration of motors, gearboxes, bearings, linear actuators, springs, linkages, sensors, and other motion-control components.Experience evaluating mechanism kinematics, actuator loads, friction, efficiency, backlash, compliance, duty cycle, wear, fatigue, and life.Practical knowledge of manufacturing methods such as welding, sheetmetal forming, extrusion, CNC machining, injection molding, etcExperience partnering with contract manufacturers to ramp up production of high volume lines ● Strong CAD and documentation skills: able to own 3D assemblies and 2D detail drawings for 20–100 part systems; experience with NX, SolidWorks, or equivalentDisciplined processes: Your parts are released, BOMs are maintained, SOPs created for builds, and timelines are up-to-dateExcellent written, verbal, and visual communication. You know how to tailor to your audience with the right level of technical depth to be as effective as possible, including using basic tools in place of full CAD when it makes senseBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Ability to periodically (<10%) travel to visit customers and suppliersNice to Have
NX is your primary CAD toolExperience designing autonomous machinery, robotics, industrial automation, aerospace ground equipment, material-handling systems, or other electromechanical products.Experience developing custom actuators, drivetrains, latching systems, or compliant mechanismsWhat Else You Need To KnowThe starting cash range for this role is $135,000 - $225,000. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!
Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Zipline 's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Read LessZipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.
Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
About You and The RolePlease Note: The Zipline SkillBridge program provides transitioning service members the opportunity to gain work experience through an internship during their final 180 days of service. Zipline offers both structured instruction and on-the-job training through a 3-4 month internship.
This is not a general employment opportunity. This role is only open to active-duty U.S. military service members who have been approved (or are eligible for approval) to participate in the DoW SkillBridge program. Applications from candidates who are not SkillBridge-eligible cannot be considered.
Zipline's delivery operations rely on ground systems that are safe, correctly installed, and available when sites need them. As a Ground Systems Service Operations Electrician, you will build and sustain the electrical and network infrastructure that supports those operations at new and operating sites. You will own field-installation quality, maintenance, and troubleshooting within published standards and procedures. Excellent work means sites are commissioned with verified installations, complete records, resolved corrective actions, and reliable systems ready for operation.
What You'll DoInstall, configure, and commission ground systems, ensuring quality control and issue resolution.Diagnose and resolve complex electrical/network faults and site issues.Perform maintenance and upgrades to maximize uptime and reliability.Collaborate with engineering teams to manage ticketing and documentation.Maintain inventory, tool accountability, and site installation records.Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols, electrical standards, and SOPs.Develop and update technical guides and installation standards.Maintain required certifications and a safety-first mindset.What You'll BringBasic Qualifications:
Licensed Electrician or equivalent electrical trades background.Strong safety culture; experience following mechanical/electrical safety procedures.Competency in electrical/mechanical assembly and inventory management.Ability to perform shift work and work outdoors in all weather.Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to lift 55+ lbs.Travel requirement: 20% (80% travel during the first 3 months for training).Preferred Qualifications:
OSHA 30 certification.Proficiency in reading technical drawings.Experience with material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift).Experience in HVAC, industrial networking, or manufacturing equipment maintenance.Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and solve time-sensitive, complex problems.What Else You Need to KnowSkillBridge start dates are flexible. Housing is not provided.
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!
Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Zipline 's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Read LessZipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.
Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
About You and The RoleZipline designs, builds, tests, and operates autonomous delivery aircraft that need to operate at scale in a huge variety of environments. The aircraft design is fundamental to the success of Zipline. It balances high performance, low cost, and high reliability and cutting edge thinking/manufacturing processes to achieve those goals.
As a Mechanical engineer on our Platform 2 Aircraft Structures & Mechanisms, you will own flight hardware that directly affects flight safety, fleet reliability, manufacturability, and the speed at which we scale service to new regions. At Zipline, design engineers are the primary responsible owner for structural and mechanism components across the full life cycle of hardware from initial concept, design, analysis, test, build, scaling, & field/maintenance. This person ensures that their designs will be effective across all phases of its life.
This is a hands-on individual-contributor role spanning the design and implementation of your specific as well as how it fits within the greater system. Each engineer is encouraged to question requirements, push for the best overall design/implementation, and work closely with production, operations, and test. The best candidates are those who are comfortable as a full-stack mechanical engineer that can go broad or deep depending on the challenge at hand and has previously demonstrated real ownership and impact of their hardware.
What You'll DoOwn end-to-end delivery of structural or mechanical subsystems from requirements → design → build → test → release →production/operations sustainmentProduce and defend system-level trade studies, tolerance stacks, load paths, failure modes, and hand-calcs/analysis that bound designs for safety-critical loads and manufacturability of high performance hardwareCreate CAD assemblies, detailed drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation for complex assemblies: own design reviews, DFM and first-article criteriaLead supplier selection, qualification, and handoff: drive DFM feedback, define inspection criteria, and reduce supplier NPI cycle time and scrap rates. Own escalation and remediation when supplier output risks field operationsCross-functional interface: partner daily with Systems, Software, Production, Integration & Test, Reliability, and Field Ops to align requirements, manage trade-offs, and eliminate deployment blockersShip for scale: translate prototypes into designs that meet target cost, cycle time, and inspection rates for medium-volume production; own metrics for manufacturability and in-field reliability and drive them to target.What You'll BringProven ownership of high performance or low margin mechanical or electromechanical hardware validation through development, qualification, production ramp, and field deployment.First principles approach to engineering and a Test-first mindset: experience planning and executing environmental, vibration, fatigue, and thermal verification; ability to design test fixtures and interpret data.Deep hands-on experience designing carbon composite structures, injection moulded plastics, metallic structures, and/or servo-actuated mechanisms.Strong mechanical fundamentals and experience working with suppliers when developing hardware and processes.Demonstrated supplier/DFM experience and track record reducing NPI cycles, scrap, or supplier defects.Clear written and verbal technical communication; ability to present tradeoffs and accept/ reject risk decisions to stakeholders.What Else You Need to Know
The starting cash range for this role is $145,000 – $225,000. Please note that these are starting salary ranges that represent multiple internal levels. The final cash pay will depend on experience, qualifications, skills, location, and projected impact. Total compensation will also include equity, incentives, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and more.
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply.
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Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Zipline 's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Read LessZipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.
Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
About You and The RolePlease Note: The Zipline SkillBridge program provides transitioning service members the opportunity to gain work experience through an internship during their final 180 days of service. Zipline offers both structured instruction and on-the-job training through a 3-4 month internship.
This is not a general employment opportunity. This role is only open to active-duty U.S. military service members who have been approved (or are eligible for approval) to participate in the DoW SkillBridge program. Applications from candidates who are not SkillBridge-eligible cannot be considered.
Zipline's delivery operations rely on ground systems that are safe, correctly installed, and available when sites need them. As a Ground Systems Service Operations Electrician, you will build and sustain the electrical and network infrastructure that supports those operations at new and operating sites. You will own field-installation quality, maintenance, and troubleshooting within published standards and procedures. Excellent work means sites are commissioned with verified installations, complete records, resolved corrective actions, and reliable systems ready for operation.
What You'll DoInstall, configure, and commission ground systems, ensuring quality control and issue resolution.Diagnose and resolve complex electrical/network faults and site issues.Perform maintenance and upgrades to maximize uptime and reliability.Collaborate with engineering teams to manage ticketing and documentation.Maintain inventory, tool accountability, and site installation records.Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols, electrical standards, and SOPs.Develop and update technical guides and installation standards.Maintain required certifications and a safety-first mindset.What You'll BringBasic Qualifications:
Licensed Electrician or equivalent electrical trades background.Strong safety culture; experience following mechanical/electrical safety procedures.Competency in electrical/mechanical assembly and inventory management.Ability to perform shift work and work outdoors in all weather.Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to lift 55+ lbs.Travel requirement: 20% (80% travel during the first 3 months for training).Preferred Qualifications:
OSHA 30 certification.Proficiency in reading technical drawings.Experience with material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift).Experience in HVAC, industrial networking, or manufacturing equipment maintenance.Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and solve time-sensitive, complex problems.What Else You Need to KnowSkillBridge start dates are flexible. Housing is not provided.
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!
Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Zipline 's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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