Autonomous Ground Systems Field Technician

Zipline; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Ground Systems Field Technician to install, commission, maintain, and document electrical, network, and mechanical systems at Zipline sites. You will own site work quality from installation through maintenance, ensuring standard commissioning and reliable autonomous operations.

You will work with engineering and cross-functional teams, diagnose faults, perform upgrades, and maintain thorough records while adhering to safety standards and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical, electrical, network and office software knowledge.
• Hands-on mechanical/electrical assembly and inventory-management skills.
• Adherence to installation standards and safety procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot time-sensitive problems and adapt to changing sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission, and quality-check ground-system installations at new Zipline sites, including electrical and network systems.
• Diagnose and resolve basic electrical, network, system, and site faults within the defined configuration scope; this role does not perform electrician-level tasks.
• Perform maintenance and upgrades that improve ground-system uptime and reliability.
• Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to document, track, and resolve issues through company ticketing platforms.
• Maintain accurate records of site surveys, installations, maintenance actions, and troubleshooting steps.
• Manage accountability programs for tools, calibration equipment, and vehicles.
• Follow safety protocols, electrical standards, manuals, and SOPs while contributing improvements to installation standards and troubleshooting guides.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge (residential/$$$)

Network knowledge

Office software knowledge

Hands-on assembly

Adherence to standards

Troubleshooting under time pressure

Tools

OSHA 30 (preferred)

Job description

Zipline is seeking a Ground Systems Field Technician to install, commission, maintain, and document electrical, network, and mechanical systems at Zipline sites. You will own site work quality from installation through maintenance, ensuring standard commissioning and reliable autonomous operations.

You will work with engineering and cross-functional teams, diagnose faults, perform upgrades, and maintain thorough records while adhering to safety standards and SOPs.