Zipline
Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures & Mechanisms
South San Francisco, California, USA$145k–$225kmidAdded 1 month ago
About this role
Zipline is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of structural and mechanical subsystems for their autonomous delivery aircraft. This hands-on role involves everything from initial concept and design to testing, production, and ongoing maintenance, with a focus on ensuring safety, reliability, and scalability. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver comfortable working across various teams to deliver impactful, high-performance hardware.
What you'll do
- Design and deliver structural or mechanical subsystems.
- Conduct trade studies, tolerance stacks, and failure mode analysis.
- Create CAD assemblies, detailed drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Lead supplier selection and qualification.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Systems, Production, and Test teams.
- Translate prototypes into designs for medium-volume production.
What they're looking for
- CAD software
- DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
- Carbon composite structures
- Mechanical fundamentals
- Thermal verification
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Equity
- Incentives
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Zipline
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with validating high-performance mechanical hardware through production and field deployment.
- Walk me through your approach to planning and executing environmental or vibration testing.