Engineering Test Technician – Ground Systems
Core
Hands-on engineering test technician building, testing, and troubleshooting electrical hardware and test systems for autonomous drone delivery infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC hardware test technician
Builds
Charging/docking equipment, battery handling systems, electrical power distribution, communications hardware, embedded controls, package handling equipment, and environmental monitoring systems for Zipline's autonomous logistics.
Domain
Autonomous logistics / Drone delivery / Electrical hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Soldering, wire harness fabrication, crimping, connector assembly, PCB rework, oscilloscope usage, multimeter usage, power supply operation, data acquisition system operation, electrical schematic reading, wiring diagram interpretation, test procedure execution, test data collection, root cause analysis, Linux-based system familiarity, automated test environment familiarity
Preferred skills
Python scripting for test automation, aerospace/robotics/autonomous systems experience, electric vehicle experience, environmental testing experience (thermal/vibration/ingress), CAD familiarity, fixture design, rapid prototyping, structured root cause analysis, SOP creation
Technologies
Oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, data acquisition systems, Linux-based systems, automated test equipment
Responsibilities
Assemble and modify electrical prototypes, wire harnesses, test fixtures, and engineering builds; Execute functional, environmental, reliability, and field-simulation tests; Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and system-level failures in prototypes and deployed hardware; Support automated test execution and data acquisition; Create and improve test procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures; Maintain laboratory equipment, fixtures, tooling, and test infrastructure.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC