Field Journeyman Electrician - Ground Systems & Networking

Zipline; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Ground Systems Journeyman Electrician to build and sustain electrical and network infrastructure for new and operating drone delivery sites. You will own installation quality, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable systems and documented records.

Applicants should have electrical trades experience, the ability to read technical drawings, and a safety-first mindset. Willingness to travel extensively is required, with roles on-site at Zipline sites.

Qualifications

• Electrical trades background with hands-on experience in light commercial electrical and networking systems.
• Ability to read and apply construction drawings, technical documentation, installation standards, manuals, and SOPs.
• OSHA 30 is preferred.
• Experience with inventory, material handling equipment, and mechanical or electrical assembly work.
• Willingness to travel extensively (80% early, then up to 20% as needed).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission electrical and network ground systems at new Zipline sites.
• Verify installation quality against electrical standards, drawings, manuals, and SOPs before site handoff.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, networking, and system faults affecting site installations or availability.
• Perform maintenance and upgrades to preserve safe operation, uptime, and reliability.
• Document installations, surveys, maintenance actions, troubleshooting steps, and ticket resolutions in company systems.
• Own corrective actions within established procedures and engage engineering when design decisions are required.
• Maintain accountability for tools, calibration equipment, vehicles, and site assets.

Skills

Electrical trades

Electrical networking

Read drawings

Safety discipline

Inventory handling

Field maintenance

Travel readiness

Job description

Zipline is seeking a Ground Systems Journeyman Electrician to build and sustain electrical and network infrastructure for new and operating drone delivery sites. You will own installation quality, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable systems and documented records.

Applicants should have electrical trades experience, the ability to read technical drawings, and a safety-first mindset. Willingness to travel extensively is required, with roles on-site at Zipline sites.