Hardware Test Technician, Avionics

About You and The Role

Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems that move critical goods reliably and safely. The Avionics team develops and supports the electronics, sensors, communications hardware, wiring, and electromechanical assemblies used across our aircraft, droids, and ground systems.

As an Avionics Technician, you will build, rework, test, and troubleshoot avionics hardware throughout development and qualification. You will partner closely with engineers to turn early designs into reliable hardware, identify build and design issues, and improve the processes used to assemble and test our systems.

This is a hands-on individual-contributor role without people-management responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Hands-on experience testing electromechanical hardware.
• Catalog test articles and equipment prior to test execution
• Interface with test engineering teams to establish test plan execution procedures and timelines
• Integrate test articles with test systems and execute tests
• Provide feedback to test engineers to improve test execution bandwidth
• Perform first line of defense in debugging test failures. Isolate issues to either the device under test or test equipment.
• Thoroughly document test execution and results
• Communicate test status and findings to a broad audience of engineers.

What You'll Bring

• Hands-on experience testing electromechanical hardware.
• Discipline in documenting build configuration, deviations, test conditions, observations, and failures.
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers about build problems, unexpected behavior, risks, and potential improvements.
• Comfort working independently after the objective, procedure, and safety boundaries are established.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, organized, and effective laboratory and shop environment.
• Physical requirements: able to safely handle tools, test equipment, and hardware and participate in team lifts in accordance with established safety procedures

Traits: practical judgment, electromechanical curiosity, extreme attention to detail, great organization skills.

Nice to Have

• IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with aerospace, robotics, automotive, medical-device, or other high-reliability hardware.
• Experience with RF hardware, antennas, flex circuits, fine-pitch rework, environmental testing, or electronics failure analysis.
• Experience developing work instructions, test fixtures, or repeatable assembly processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Avionics hardware is built and tested safely, correctly, and on schedule.
• Build and test results are documented clearly and remain traceable to the correct hardware configuration.
• Problems are identified early and escalated with useful technical evidence.
• Workmanship defects, rework, and recurring build issues decrease over time.
• Engineers can rely on you for consistent execution and practical feedback that improves hardware and processes.

What Else You Need To Know

The starting hourly rate for this role is $38 - $52. Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.