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Zipline

Electrical Engineer, Towers

South San Francisco, California, USA$160k–$235kmidAdded 2 months ago

About this role

Zipline is seeking a hands-on Electrical Systems Engineer to design and oversee the electrical architecture for their drone charging towers. This role combines technical expertise in electrical systems with practical field work and financial acumen to ensure scalable, cost-effective, and compliant tower deployments globally. The ideal candidate will be comfortable both designing complex systems and getting their hands dirty on-site during installations.

What you'll do

  • Design power distribution and cable harnesses for charging towers.
  • Manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) and conduct cost trade-off analyses.
  • Lead regulatory sign-off processes and ensure NEC compliance.
  • Support on-site deployments and ensure designs translate to real-world installations.
  • Build and present data-backed arguments for design decisions.
  • Document and manage complex wire runs.

What they're looking for

  • NEC Compliance
  • UL Certification
  • Power Distribution
  • Cable Harnessing (RapidHarness)
  • Industrial Electrical Systems
  • Electrical System Design
  • Wire Management

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Equity Compensation
  • Discretionary Bonuses
  • Opportunity for Global Impact
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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and UL certification processes for industrial equipment.
  • Can you walk me through a time you had to perform a cost trade-off analysis for an electrical design?
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