Senior-staff Mechanical Design Engineer (all Teams)

Flyzipline

California, United States
Base: $145,000 – $225,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
5-15 years electromechanical design experience
Cad fluency for system-level ownership
Structural components and mechanism design
Zipline is seeking experienced Senior to Staff Mechanical Design Engineers to join their engineering teams focused on creating innovative solutions for drone delivery systems. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in electromechanical design and a passion for tackling complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • Zipline is the world's largest drone delivery service with a mission to ensure access to essential goods anywhere.
  • Engineers will own hardware from conception through scaled production, ensuring robust designs for severe field environments.
  • The role requires managing projects on short timelines while collaborating seamlessly with software, integration, and production teams.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Zipline is seeking experienced Senior to Staff Mechanical Design Engineers to join their engineering teams focused on creating innovative solutions for drone delivery systems. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in electromechanical design and a passion for tackling complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: $145,000 – $225,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-15 years electromechanical design experience
  • CAD fluency for system-level ownership
  • Structural components and mechanism design
  • GD&T and FEA multi-body structural analysis
  • Supplier management and DFM feedback
  • Prototyping and quick iteration capability
  • Hand calculations for beam buckling joints

Nice-to-have

  • NX primary CAD tool proficiency
  • Aerospace or automotive validation experience
  • Carbon fiber structure in high-volume production
  • Prior technical mentorship experience
  • Data analysis comfort level
  • Testing plan execution and analysis skills

Key Requirements

  • 5-15+ years full-time working experience
  • Track record of complex subassemblies over two product programs
  • Knowledge of safety margins for human safety critical applications

Work Rights

Not specified

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