RF Test Engineer — Avionics & Production Validation

Zipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline’s Avionics team in South San Francisco seeks a seasoned RF test engineer to design validation plans, develop high-volume test systems, and drive end-to-end campaigns from development to production. You’ll work on RF communications, GNSS, and related avionics, leveraging Python and Linux to build robust, scalable test solutions in a fast-paced environment.

We value collaboration, data-driven problem solving, and hands-on experience with certification testing in high‑volume production

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with RF focus.

Responsibilities

• Own the design validation and test planning efforts for RF products and manufacturing test.

Skills

RF engineering

manufacturing test

system performance testing

design validation

Python

Linux environments

Shell scripting

effective communication

team collaboration

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering (RF)

Tools

Python

Linux

Shell scripting

Job description

Zipline’s Avionics team in South San Francisco seeks a seasoned RF test engineer to design validation plans, develop high-volume test systems, and drive end-to-end campaigns from development to production. You’ll work on RF communications, GNSS, and related avionics, leveraging Python and Linux to build robust, scalable test solutions in a fast-paced environment.

We value collaboration, data-driven problem solving, and hands-on experience with certification testing in high‑volume production