Mechanical Test Engineering Manager (SMI)
Core
Lead a multidisciplinary team to test and validate the function, reliability, and safety of critical hardware for Zipline's autonomous drone delivery systems, specifically the new Platform 2 hybrid eVTOL.
Role type
Mechanical Test Engineering Manager
Builds
Safety-critical hardware for autonomous logistics drones (Platform 2)
Domain
Autonomous aerial delivery / eVTOL / Hardware testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, test hardware design, root cause analysis, design review participation, test campaign strategy, high-volume manufacturing validation, product development lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Hiring world-class engineers, establishing team culture, strategic vision for testing evolution
Technologies
Test equipment, automation interfaces, structures, mechanisms
Responsibilities
Lead a team of test engineers and specialists; Design, build, operate, and maintain test equipment; Develop strategies and test campaigns to evaluate function, reliability, and safety; Root cause failures alongside design engineers; Create a vision for the future of the team and implement strategies to achieve outcomes; Scope areas for growth and make key hires; Motivate the team with a clear vision and create ambitious plans
Seniority
Manager, strategic vision & hands-on technical leadership
