Test Engineer, Dropbox
Core
Senior Hardware Test Engineer owning mechanical-heavy test and validation for the Dropbox package-loading product, ensuring reliability and safety for Zipline's autonomous drone delivery system.
Role type
Senior Hardware Test Engineer (Mechanical/Electromechanical)
Builds
Dropbox package-loading assemblies, fixtures, and automated test systems for Zipline's drone logistics fleet.
Domain
Autonomous logistics, drone delivery, mechatronics, hardware validation.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical fundamentals (statics, dynamics, kinematics, fatigue, wear, materials, tolerance analysis, FEA), CAD design, sensor integration, experimental design, statistical analysis, Python automation, failure investigation, root cause analysis, supplier validation.
Preferred skills
experience with high-cycle mechanisms, environmental durability testing, automated cycle rigs, data acquisition systems, regression testing.
Technologies
Python, CAD, load cells, torque sensors, accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, cameras, data-acquisition hardware, FEA tools.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end validation of Dropbox mechanisms and assemblies; design and build test stands, fixtures, and automated cycle rigs; select and integrate instrumentation; correlate bench tests with field telemetry; lead structured failure investigations; mentor engineers and technicians; establish regression tests and present release recommendations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC