Software Engineer, Production Test
Core
Own software for orchestrating electrical, functional, and automated testing of Zipline aircraft, docks, delivery pods, and subassembly hardware.
Role type
Senior IC production test software engineer
Builds
Production test systems, automated test equipment, and end-of-line testers for electromechanical products
Domain
Autonomous drone logistics and electromechanical manufacturing
Required skills
Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, embedded test frameworks, instrumentation, signal measurement, power delivery, harnessing, sensors, actuators, PCBA debugging, CAN, UART, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, USB, firmware-hardware interactions
Preferred skills
Experience with MES/MFG integration, vendor qualification, cross-functional coordination
Technologies
Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, MES, DAQ
Responsibilities
Implement test automation and data pipelines for repeatable execution and logging; Own production testers and calibration stations from requirements through sustainment; Define test coverage, pass/fail limits, and release criteria; Build electrical and functional testers integrating harnessing, DAQ, sensors, actuators, and power systems; Troubleshoot PCBA failures, tester instability, and product/tester correlation failures; Improve first-pass yield, false-fail rate, cycle time, and uptime
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
