Hands-On Avionics Hardware Test Technician

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

Job summary

Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems that move critical goods reliably and safely. As an Avionics Technician you will build, rework, test, and troubleshoot avionics hardware across development stages, partnering with engineers to turn early designs into reliable hardware.

This hands-on role requires documenting test configurations, deviations, and results, and communicating findings to engineers to improve hardware and test processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on testing of electromechanical hardware and assemblies.
• Document build configurations, deviations, and test results clearly.
• Communicate build issues, risks, and improvements with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Test hardware and assemblies and report results.
• Develop test procedures and maintain equipment.
• Support test engineering with data and feedback.

Skills

Hardware testing

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Safety procedures

Education

IPC certifications (optional)

Tools

Test equipment setup

Laboratory safety practices

Job description

Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems that move critical goods reliably and safely. As an Avionics Technician you will build, rework, test, and troubleshoot avionics hardware across development stages, partnering with engineers to turn early designs into reliable hardware.

This hands-on role requires documenting test configurations, deviations, and results, and communicating findings to engineers to improve hardware and test processes.