Battery & Power Electronics Validation Engineer

Zipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking engineers to develop validation systems and test infrastructure for its autonomous delivery technology. The role covers battery power electronics, fixtures, and data acquisition across development, manufacturing validation, and fleet investigations.

Ideal candidates design automated tests using Python or LabVIEW, build custom fixtures, and drive continuous improvements in laboratory capabilities. On-site role with collaborative team dynamics in a fast-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing validation systems for electromechanical products.
• Experience designing custom test fixtures and automation.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate engineering recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design and build mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated test equipment for battery cells and power electronics.
• Develop validation strategies covering functional, environmental, vibration, thermal, and reliability testing.
• Create automated test sequences and data workflows to improve repeatability and speed up feedback.
• Lead test infrastructure improvements and define validation standards across programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate engineering questions into data-driven validation plans.

Skills

Validation systems

Data analysis

Python scripting

Test automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

NI LabVIEW

DAQ hardware

Job description

Zipline is seeking engineers to develop validation systems and test infrastructure for its autonomous delivery technology. The role covers battery power electronics, fixtures, and data acquisition across development, manufacturing validation, and fleet investigations.

Ideal candidates design automated tests using Python or LabVIEW, build custom fixtures, and drive continuous improvements in laboratory capabilities. On-site role with collaborative team dynamics in a fast-growth environment.