Chief Flight Test Architect

Zipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation sponsorship

Comprehensive health benefits

Work-life balance support

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Head of Flight Test Engineering to lead the strategy and execution of flight testing at our South San Francisco HQ. In this vital role, you will be responsible for overseeing flight test campaigns, automating testing processes, and conducting data analyses to ensure the success of our logistics systems.

The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in complex systems testing, a strong leadership presence, and the ability to balance risk and operational needs. You must be ready to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver valuable results and foster safety in all testing environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in testing complex autonomous systems.
• Demonstrated leadership in flight test and validation engineering.
• Strong judgment in balancing engineering rigor and operational speed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team focused on flight testing operations and strategies.
• Own technical strategy for validating new capabilities and systems.
• Design comprehensive flight test campaigns for new features.

Skills

Leadership

Systems-level judgment

Test campaign execution

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

5+ years in robotics/aerospace

Tools

Automation tooling

Analytics techniques

Job description

Zipline is seeking a Head of Flight Test Engineering to lead the strategy and execution of flight testing at our South San Francisco HQ. In this vital role, you will be responsible for overseeing flight test campaigns, automating testing processes, and conducting data analyses to ensure the success of our logistics systems.

The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in complex systems testing, a strong leadership presence, and the ability to balance risk and operational needs. You must be ready to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver valuable results and foster safety in all testing environments.