Avionics Hardware Test Technician - Hands-On, High-Impact Role

Telemetry Today LLC; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline in South San Francisco is seeking an Avionics Technician to build, rework, test and troubleshoot avionics hardware across development and qualification. You will partner closely with engineers to turn early designs into reliable hardware, identify build issues, and improve the processes used to assemble and test our systems.

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

Qualifications

• 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot avionics hardware.
• Collaborate with engineers to establish test plans and procedures.
• Document test execution and results clearly.
• Debug test failures and isolate issues to device or equipment.
• Communicate test status to engineers and broader team.
• Ensure safe, organized lab environment and accurate records.

Skills

Electromechanical testing

Documentation discipline

Clear communication with engineers

Independent work

Lab safety & organization

Physical handling of tools

Job description

Zipline in South San Francisco is seeking an Avionics Technician to build, rework, test and troubleshoot avionics hardware across development and qualification. You will partner closely with engineers to turn early designs into reliable hardware, identify build issues, and improve the processes used to assemble and test our systems.

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