Autonomous Ground Systems Technician

Zipline; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. Zipline’s ground systems enable autonomous operations at field sites.

As a Ground Systems Field Technician, you will install, commission, maintain, and document the electrical, network, and mechanical systems that keep those sites ready to operate safely. You will own the quality of hands‑on site work from installation through maintenance.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical, residential/light‑commercial electrical, network and office‑software knowledge.
• Hands‑on mechanical/electrical assembly and inventory‑management skills.
• Careful adherence to installation standards, manuals and safety procedures.

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 scope (not electrician‑level work).
• Perform maintenance and upgrades to improve ground‑system uptime and reliability.
• Document, track and resolve issues with engineering and cross‑functional teams via ticketing platforms.
• Maintain records of site surveys, installations, maintenance actions and troubleshooting steps.
• Manage accountability programs for tools, calibration equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Network knowledge

Office software

Hands-on installation

Inventory management

Tools

OSHA 30

Job description

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. Zipline’s ground systems enable autonomous operations at field sites.

As a Ground Systems Field Technician, you will install, commission, maintain, and document the electrical, network, and mechanical systems that keep those sites ready to operate safely. You will own the quality of hands‑on site work from installation through maintenance.