Zipline · 11 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - Ground Systems
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, and they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance power electronics systems. This role involves owning the electrical system development from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable next-generation drone logistics.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Own the electrical design of Zipline’s drone charging systems for volume production through a full design cycle including requirements, prototype, schematic capture, layout, and validation
Shape the architecture of Zipline’s next generation product, making impactful design decisions daily, while working with a high level of independence
Lead trade studies, understand competing design priorities, and provide direction and clarity for burning down risk
Proactively seek out opportunities for improvement in system and component level design
Collaborate cross-functionally with reliability, mechanical, embedded, and systems engineers in all stages of development, including:
Concept: System requirement, specification, tradeoff
Design: Schematic capture, PCB layout, system integration
Validation: Function and reliability test
Production: DFM, design drawings, manufacturing, EOL test, certification
Deployment: Troubleshoot field issues, develop rapid mitigations, roll learnings into future design revisions
Travel occasionally to support supplier and manufacturer visit, product deployment, and field validation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing power electronics hardware (AC-DC, DC-DC, battery charging, etc.)
Strong understanding of high-voltage power semiconductors like SiC or Si MOSFETs
Deep knowledge of circuit topologies for AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion
Design experience with MCU and digital communications (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART)
Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation tools (Altium, SPICE, etc.)
Familiarity with UL, IEC, and other electrical safety standards
Strong lab skills and familiarity with test equipment like oscilloscope, digital multimeter, power analyzer, LCR meter, function generator, spectrum analyzer, etc
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering disciplines
Must be eligible to work in the U.S
Must be able to work at Zipline's South San Francisco office
Preferred
Experience with EMI filter design and inductor/transformer design is a strong plus
Benefits
Equity compensation
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.92BKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementU.S. Department of StateScottish Mortgage Investment Trust
2026-01-21Series Unknown· $600M
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2024-06-01Series G· $350M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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