Avionics Technician: Build, Test & Troubleshoot Flight Hardware

Zipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline in South San Francisco seeks an Avionics Technician to build, test, and troubleshoot avionics hardware across development and qualification stages.

You will work closely with engineers to translate early designs into reliable hardware, identify issues, and improve assembly processes in a fast-paced setting. This in-person role requires travel to suppliers or deployment sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience assembling, testing, reworking, or troubleshooting electronics, avionics, robotics, or similar hardware.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and rework PCBAs, flex circuits, wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, antennas, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Perform precision soldering, crimping, cable routing, bonding, fastening, and mechanical integration.
• Execute functional, electrical, environmental, and qualification tests using documented procedures.
• Troubleshoot hardware using schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and lab instrumentation.
• Support prototype builds, engineering experiments, design changes, failure investigations, and production ramp.
• Record build issues, test results, nonconformances, and hardware configuration with clear supporting evidence.
• Provide feedback to engineers on assembly difficulty, workmanship risks, test coverage, and opportunities to improve designs or processes.
• Create and improve work instructions, test procedures, fixtures, and inspection criteria.
• Maintain ESD, workmanship, configuration‑control, lab‑safety, and equipment‑readiness standards.
• Occasionally support work at suppliers, manufacturing facilities, test sites, or deployment locations.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Avionics testing

Robotics hardware

Schematic reading

Lab equipment

Independent work

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Job description

Zipline in South San Francisco seeks an Avionics Technician to build, test, and troubleshoot avionics hardware across development and qualification stages.

You will work closely with engineers to translate early designs into reliable hardware, identify issues, and improve assembly processes in a fast-paced setting. This in-person role requires travel to suppliers or deployment sites as needed.