Autonomous Systems Field Engineer

Zipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline in California is seeking a Field Systems Engineer to own the health and performance of Platform 2 subsystems. You will diagnose issues in the field using telemetry, software tools, and hands-on testing.

Collaborating with avionics, perception, powertrain, and ground systems teams, you will drive permanent fixes that ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Own health and performance of Platform 2 subsystems in California.
• Investigate field failures using telemetry, software tools, physical inspection and hands-on testing to drive permanent fixes.

Skills

Telemetry analysis

Field testing

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Telemetry tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Zipline is seeking a Field Systems Engineer in California to own the health and performance of Platform 2 subsystems. You’ll investigate complex field failures using telemetry, software tools, physical inspection, and hands‑on testing, leading containment to permanent fixes.

You will work across avionics, perception, powertrain, ground systems, and structures, partnering with design, test, reliability, and manufacturing to deliver reliable, safe, and cost-effective solutions.