Zipline · 9 hours ago
Electrical Engineer - Ground Systems
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$160K/yr - $225K/yr
3+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, aiming to solve urgent access challenges through innovative delivery systems. The Electrical Engineer will develop hardware for ground systems, focusing on electronics design and integration to support autonomous aircraft operations and enhance delivery capabilities.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Own the electrical design for volume production through a full design cycle including requirements, prototype, schematic capture, layout, and validation
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
Collaborate cross-functionally with reliability, mechanical, embedded, and systems engineers in all stages of development, including: Concept: System requirement, specification 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 revision Travel occasionally to support supplier and manufacturer visit, product deployment, and field validation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 3 years of hardware design experience including: Electronics circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, packaging, integration, validation and transitioning a product to production
Past success developing electronics for critical systems in fields such as energy, transportation, or medical devices
Design experience with mixed-signal PCB, high-speed digital PCB, microprocessor, ethernet, power electronics, and motor drive
Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation tools (Altium, SPICE, etc.)
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
Preferred
Design experience with UL safety requirements and EMC requirements preferred
Design experience with embedded programming in Linux system is a 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
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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