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Zipline

HW Test Engineer, Battery and Power Electronics

South San Francisco, California, USAmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Zipline is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to develop and implement validation systems for battery and power electronics used in their autonomous delivery aircraft. This role involves designing, building, and automating test equipment, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety, reliability, and manufacturability. Opportunities for growth exist based on experience, potentially leading to leadership roles in validation strategy and engineering standards.

What you'll do

  • Design and build test equipment for battery cells, packs, and power electronics.
  • Develop validation strategies for functional, environmental, and reliability testing.
  • Automate test sequences and data analysis workflows.
  • Plan and execute battery characterization and validation campaigns.
  • Analyze failures and partner with design engineers for corrective actions.
  • Support supplier qualification and failure investigations.

What they're looking for

  • Test equipment design
  • Automation
  • Data acquisition
  • Mechanical design (NX, SolidWorks)
  • Electrical design
  • Root cause analysis
  • Validation strategies
  • CAD software
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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience designing and building custom test equipment.
  • Walk me through your approach to developing a validation strategy for a safety-critical system.
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