Prototype Electronics & Soldering Technician

Zipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Full-time benefits

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Zipline is hiring an Electronics Engineering Technician to build, assemble and repair prototype hardware for Powertrain systems. You will solder PCBAs, fabricate wiring harnesses, read schematics and assist with rapid design iterations in a collaborative lab environment.

The role emphasizes high-quality, flight-ready hardware, ESD controls, and strong teamwork with electrical and mechanical engineers. This is a full-time on-site position in South San Francisco, CA.

Qualifications

• Experience building, modifying, or repairing electronic assemblies, PCBAs or wiring harnesses.
• Excellent hand soldering skills for SMT and through-hole electronics.
• Experience performing electronic rework with precision equipment.
• Fabricating high-quality wiring harnesses with crimping, soldering and connectors.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and assembly documentation.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and ESD controls.
• IPC certifications preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prototype build → assembly → inspection → troubleshooting → rework → validation support.
• Build, modify, troubleshoot, and repair prototype PCBAs for Powertrain development.
• Perform precision SMT and through-hole soldering, wiring, and rework.
• Fabricate wiring harnesses with crimping, soldering, and connectors.
• Assemble electromechanical prototypes including batteries, motors, sensors.
• Read schematics, ECOs, and BOMs; ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Inspect solder joints, crimps, and assemblies to high-reliability standards.
• Conduct continuity and hipot testing; assist debugging and design iterations.
• Maintain soldering stations and lab organization; support inventory.
• Promote safe handling of ESD-sensitive electronics and high-voltage systems.

Skills

PCBAs

Soldering

Wiring harnesses

Electromechanical systems

Reading schematics

High-reliability assembly

Prototype fabrication

Lab equipment

Education

IPC certifications

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Hi-pot testers

Power supplies

Soldering irons

Rework stations

Crimp tooling

Job description

Zipline is hiring an Electronics Engineering Technician to build, assemble and repair prototype hardware for Powertrain systems. You will solder PCBAs, fabricate wiring harnesses, read schematics and assist with rapid design iterations in a collaborative lab environment.

The role emphasizes high-quality, flight-ready hardware, ESD controls, and strong teamwork with electrical and mechanical engineers. This is a full-time on-site position in South San Francisco, CA.