Senior Mechanical Engineer, Long Range Platform

Flyzipline

California, United States
Base: $145,000 – $225,000; bonus/equity: equity + ...
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4+ years electromechanical design experience
Cad fluency for 20-30 part assemblies
First-principles analysis and fea
** Zipline is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Long Range Platform to design and develop complex electromechanical systems for drone delivery services. The role emphasizes full lifecycle ownership from concept through production and requires a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, particularly in designing for reliability and manufacturability. **

Job Summary

  • Zipline is the world's largest autonomous delivery service dedicated to ensuring access to essential goods anytime, anywhere.
  • The role involves leading the design of hardware from concept through production, requiring strong ownership of critical mechanical systems.
  • Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment, partnering across disciplines to deliver robust, manufacturable, and scalable designs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Zipline is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Long Range Platform to design and develop complex electromechanical systems for drone delivery services. The role emphasizes full lifecycle ownership from concept through production and requires a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, particularly in designing for reliability and manufacturability. **

Salary

Base: $145,000 – $225,000; Bonus/Equity: Equity and incentives included; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years electromechanical design experience
  • CAD fluency for 20-30 part assemblies
  • First-principles analysis and FEA
  • Hands-on prototyping and iteration
  • Supplier collaboration and DFM
  • GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • Structural component load identification

Nice-to-have

  • Aerospace or automotive validation experience
  • Carbon fiber composite structures knowledge
  • High-efficiency electric powertrain experience
  • Injection molding and high-volume manufacturing
  • NX CAD tool proficiency
  • System-level reliability and safety focus

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years industry experience
  • Proven ownership of complex subassemblies
  • Safety margins for human safety critical applications

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