RF Antenna Systems Mechanical Design Engineer

Zipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for RF systems in South San Francisco. You will own the physical architecture and mechanical design of antenna and RF assemblies used across Zipline’s avionics systems, ensuring RF performance through prototype to high‑volume production.

You will collaborate with RF, Electrical, EMC, Systems, Navigation, Flight Test, Manufacturing, and vehicle‑structure teams, applying robust design, testing, and manufacturing controls in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• What You'll Bring: strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, structures, vibration, thermal design, sealing, tolerance analysis, environmental protection.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end mechanical design for antenna and RF assemblies, including architecture, packaging, CAD, drawings, specifications, tolerance analysis, BOMs, and production release.

Skills

Mechanical design

RF fundamentals

Antenna design

Thermal & vibration analysis

Coaxial cables & connectors

Radome & shielding design

Vendor collaboration

Prototype testing

EMC considerations

Tools

CAD

GD&T

Job description

Zipline is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for RF systems in South San Francisco. You will own the physical architecture and mechanical design of antenna and RF assemblies used across Zipline’s avionics systems, ensuring RF performance through prototype to high‑volume production.

You will collaborate with RF, Electrical, EMC, Systems, Navigation, Flight Test, Manufacturing, and vehicle‑structure teams, applying robust design, testing, and manufacturing controls in a fast‑paced environment.