Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

🏢 Summary: Role focused on coordinating and controlling flight test aircraft configuration, maintenance, modifications, and scheduling to support efficient flight testing operations. The position requires managing work authorization processes, airworthiness-related tracking, and collaboration with engineering and maintenance stakeholders in an on-site aerospace startup environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience as flight test engineer, A&P mechanic, or aircraft inspector, Knowledge of aircraft technical work, Ability to manage aircraft configuration and modification tracking, Understanding of civil certification conformity requirements, Database skills for tracking aircraft and component configurations, Strong organizational skills for managing changing flight test needs, Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship 📃 Skills: Smartsheet, Project, A&P, QA, Databases, Conformity, Airworthiness, Tracking, Scheduling, Instrumentation 🏢 Description: About You: You will be the primary interface between your assigned test article and those wanting access to it. You must be able to regularly coordinate competing demands for access while accommodating maintenance or modification capability, weather, and crewing. You should have at least basic knowledge of aircraft technical work and primarily enforce correct execution of company processes including inspections, quality assurance, and the appropriate airworthiness certificates. Responsibilities: - Ensure all work performed on the flight test article is authorized through the company work order process - Control and document the test article configuration through installation and modification - Coordinate and schedule all aircraft work to maximize overall company efficiency towards executing tests - Maintain an openly available aircraft schedule via Smartsheet or MS Project to track maintenance activity and modifications - Using the company’s aircraft modification sheet, act as or interact with stakeholders to manage: - Component tracking - Hourly and calendar tracking - Weight and balance tracking - Squawks impacting flight readiness - Preflight briefing contributions - Flight test instrumentation requests - Modification requests - test or prototype - Routine maintenance - Engineering orders - Requests for conformity - Functional test procedures Qualifications: - Experience as a flight test engineer, A&P mechanic, or aircraft inspector - Excellent organizational skills for the ever-changing needs of flight test aircraft - Basic understanding of civil certification requirements regarding conformity - Basic database skills associated with tracking aircraft and component configurations Nice to Haves: - Ability to plan aircraft test team deployments - Experience executing the processes listed above This position is based on-site at Merlin HQ in Boston, MA. Benefits: - Catered lunches with rotating menu options - Snacks and beverages including coffee and tea - Health insurance - Dental insurance - Life insurance - Unlimited vacation - 401(k) with match - Professional development support - Work/life integration Additional Information: - All job offers are contingent upon passing background and reference checks - Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship requirements - Employment eligibility verification is required upon hire

🏢 Summary: Full-time, in-person Flight Test Engineering Internship focused on analyzing flight test data, designing and executing validation campaigns, and supporting autonomous drone system testing and operations. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to validate software and hardware performance and improve system reliability. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with autonomy software, data analysis, and real-world flight operations at scale. 🗂️ Requirements: Completed at least second year of undergraduate studies in physics, mathematics, mechanical, aerospace, systems, computer science, electrical engineering or related field, Strong background in mathematics and physics, Experience in autonomous vehicle or robotic system integration and testing, Experience in data processing and visualization, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Availability for full-time, in-person internship (September–December) 📃 Skills: Python, Databricks, SQL, Statistics, Simulation, Instrumentation, FlightControl, DataAnalysis, Regression, Autonomy, Robotics 🏢 Description: About the Flight Test Engineering Team Zipline's Flight Test Engineering team designs flight test courses and methods to support overall system validation. The team develops custom flight control software for complex maneuvers and collaborates with development engineers to create rigorous tests for critical edge cases. Work spans simulation, hardware testing, data-driven analysis, and system-level evaluations supporting global deployments. The Role As a Flight Test Engineering Intern, you will analyze flight test data logs to determine test effectiveness, identify root causes of success or failure, and track performance trends. You will contribute to the design of new flight test campaigns, defining test scope, methods, and data post-processing in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. This role provides hands-on experience validating complex autonomous robotic systems at scale. What You'll Do - Analyze flight test data logs using custom scripts (Python, Databricks, SQL) to identify anomalies, assess reliability, track performance trends, and perform regression analyses. - Design, oversee execution, and review results of software validation and flight test campaigns to ensure new features perform as intended and prevent hardware/software regression. - Test and monitor the development branch daily to surface instability and potential issues. - Collaborate with GNC, Aerodynamics, Structures, and Systems Engineering teams to ensure system-level requirements are clear, measurable, and ready for flight testing. - Develop new test infrastructure, including instrumentation systems (e.g., load cells, vision systems) or modified flight control software, to collect additional in-flight data. - Maintain documentation, dashboards, and SQL queries to track test progress and operational efficiency. - Support and potentially own aspects of flight operations including preflight, launch, flight maneuvers, and incident reporting. What You'll Bring - Completion of at least the second year of undergraduate studies in a relevant engineering or technical field (Masters and PhD students eligible). - Strong mathematical and physics foundation. - Experience in autonomous vehicle or robotic system integration and testing. - Experience in data processing and visualization. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. What Else You Should Know This is a full-time, in-person internship based in South San Francisco from September to December. The hourly rate is $40 per hour. Additional benefits may include relocation support, housing stipend, overtime pay, and paid sick time, subject to local requirements.

🏢 Summary: Engineering role focused on developing and supporting scalable automated manufacturing test systems, integrating hardware, software, and factory data platforms for production operations and factory expansion. The position involves test architecture design, instrumentation integration, MES connectivity, troubleshooting, and support for high-volume manufacturing and new product introductions. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, 5+ years developing automated test systems, Experience with Python, LabVIEW, C#, C++, Go, or similar programming language, Experience integrating instrumentation, DAQ systems, and automated test equipment, Experience developing complete test solutions from concept through deployment, Experience troubleshooting hardware and software systems, Experience integrating manufacturing systems with MES, databases, or enterprise platforms, Familiarity with CAN, Modbus, Ethernet-based protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, Experience leading technical projects and cross-functional collaboration 📃 Skills: Python, LabVIEW, C#, C++, Go, MES, DAQ, CAN, Modbus, UART, SPI, I2C, PLC, Linux, BMS, Firmware, Ethernet 🏢 Description: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. Minimum 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems in manufacturing, industrial, or product development environments. This position is focused on developing, deploying, and supporting manufacturing test equipment, software platforms, and data systems used for production operations and factory expansion initiatives. The role involves designing scalable test architectures, integrating instrumentation and automated test equipment, developing software solutions, and connecting manufacturing test systems with MES, databases, and factory automation platforms. The engineer will collaborate closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, MES, and Engineering teams to support new product introductions, production ramp activities, and high-volume manufacturing operations. This position requires a combination of software development, hardware integration, manufacturing test expertise, and hands-on troubleshooting capabilities to support reliable, scalable, and production-ready test solutions. Key Responsibilities: Manufacturing Test System Development - Design, develop, and maintain scalable manufacturing test architectures for production environments - Develop test software, operator interfaces, and automated workflows supporting manufacturing operations - Create robust test solutions for cell, module, and system-level production testing - Establish software frameworks, standards, and best practices that support long-term scalability Hardware Integration & Automation - Develop, deploy, and validate automated test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and control systems - Integrate data acquisition systems, sensors, PLCs, and communication interfaces - Support hardware-software integration activities across manufacturing test environments - Ensure test systems meet reliability, throughput, and quality requirements Manufacturing Systems & Data Integration - Integrate test systems with MES platforms, databases, factory automation systems, and traceability tools - Develop automated data collection, validation, reporting, and analytics capabilities - Manage software version control and deployment processes - Ensure manufacturing data integrity and traceability across production operations New Product Introduction & Factory Scale-Up - Support introduction of new products, process changes, and manufacturing expansion initiatives - Develop test strategies that support production ramp-up and high-volume manufacturing - Participate in factory launch and capacity expansion projects - Ensure test systems are scalable, repeatable, and production-ready Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis - Lead investigations of hardware, software, instrumentation, and process-related issues - Troubleshoot complex manufacturing test failures during commissioning and production - Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability and uptime - Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and manufacturing performance Safety, Validation & Compliance - Collaborate with EHS teams to develop safe testing environments, especially for high-voltage systems - Support implementation of interlocks, barriers, lockout/tagout procedures, and safety controls - Participate in PFMEAs, Control Plans, validation activities, and risk assessments - Ensure compliance with manufacturing, safety, and quality requirements Documentation & Training - Create and maintain test procedures, troubleshooting guides, work instructions, and deployment documentation - Support training of operators, technicians, and manufacturing teams - Establish documentation standards supporting repeatable deployment and sustainment Profile: - Highly technical engineer who enjoys owning complete test systems from concept to production deployment - Comfortable moving between software development, hardware troubleshooting, and manufacturing support - Strong systems thinker capable of understanding interactions between equipment, software, data, and operations - Hands-on problem solver who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor during launches and commissioning activities - Thrives in fast-paced environments with evolving manufacturing challenges - Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams - Demonstrates high ownership and accountability for technical deliverables Must Have: - 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems - Strong programming experience with at least one language: - Python - LabVIEW - C# - C++ - Go - Similar programming language - Experience integrating instrumentation, DAQ systems, and automated test equipment - Experience developing complete test solutions from concept through deployment - Experience troubleshooting hardware and software systems - Experience integrating manufacturing systems with MES, databases, or enterprise software platforms - Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet-based protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.) - Experience leading technical projects and influencing cross-functional teams - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Good to Have: - Manufacturing test experience in battery, energy storage, automotive, or electronics environments - Experience supporting factory launches and production ramp-up activities - Embedded systems or microcontroller experience - Embedded Linux exposure - Battery Management System (BMS) experience - Firmware validation experience - PFMEA and Control Plan development - PLC programming and industrial automation experience - High-voltage testing environments All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

🏢 Summary: Hands-on Mechanical/Electromechanical Test Engineer role focused on validating drone hardware systems from prototype through fleet deployment. The position involves developing automated test systems, conducting failure investigations, designing fixtures and instrumentation, and collaborating across engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure reliability and release readiness. Based onsite in South San Francisco with lab work and travel to suppliers and deployment sites. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience validating mechanical or electromechanical hardware, Experience designing and building mechanical test rigs and fixtures, Strong knowledge of statics, dynamics, kinematics, fatigue, wear, materials, bolted joints, tolerance analysis and FEA, Advanced CAD and technical drawing skills, Experience with sensors and data-acquisition systems, Experience validating actuators, transmissions, bearings, seals, PCBAs and embedded controls, Expertise in experimental design and statistical testing methods, Experience developing automated test and analysis tools using Python or equivalent, Experience performing root cause and failure investigations, Experience testing environmental durability and high-cycle mechanisms, Ability to translate field data into laboratory tests, Experience collaborating with design, manufacturing and supplier teams, Strong written and verbal technical communication, Ability to work onsite in South San Francisco and travel as needed 📃 Skills: Python, CAD, FEA, PCBAs, DAQ, Instrumentation, Kinematics, Dynamics, Statics, Thermocouples, Accelerometers, Sensors, Actuators, Bearings, Transmissions, Automation, Telemetry, Calibration, Reliability, Embedded 🏢 Description: About Zipline Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. About You and The Role We are hiring ME Test engineers across multiple different teams; Avionics, Ground Systems and SMI. We are a hardware engineering organization with Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded Systems and Test Engineering and are responsible for the design of all flight hardware and operations equipment; this includes Safety Systems, Primary Structure, Launcher, Recovery System, Battery Chargers, Power System, Network System and countless other mechanisms critical to the function of the vehicle and ground systems. We are working on a product that can be deployed in hours, integrate seamlessly with our customers, and operate without human intervention while being deployed worldwide at scale. This is a hands-on individual-contributor role spanning test strategy, fixture design, instrumentation, experimental execution, data analysis, manufacturing test and failure investigation. You will work closely with design engineers while maintaining independent judgment about test adequacy, product risk, and release readiness. What You'll Do • Own end-to-end validation of mechanisms, structures, enclosures, electromechanical assemblies, and mechanical interfaces from prototype through fleet deployment. • Translate product requirements, hazard analyses, field conditions, customer workflows, and known failure modes into measurable test requirements and pass/fail criteria. • Develop verification plans with clear coverage, traceability, sample sizes, margins, acceptance criteria, and exit gates. • Design, analyze, build, commission, and maintain test stands, fixtures, environmental setups, automated cycle rigs, and representative system test articles. • Select and integrate instrumentation such as load cells, torque sensors, displacement sensors, accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, cameras, current sensors, and data-acquisition hardware. • Produce drawings, tolerance analyses, safety reviews, BOMs, assembly instructions, calibration procedures, and maintenance documentation for test equipment. • Apply free-body diagrams, hand calculations, tolerance analysis, kinematics, fatigue and wear models, and FEA to design test equipment and establish representative loading. • Develop tests covering structural strength, mechanism performance, high-cycle life, wear, ingress, contamination, corrosion, temperature, humidity, misuse, obstruction, package variation, installation variation, and fault recovery. • Validate interactions among mechanical hardware, actuators, sensors, electronics, embedded controls, packages, users, and droids. • Automate test execution, data collection, health monitoring, fault detection, and reporting using Python or equivalent tools. • Define sample sizes, acceleration factors, confidence levels, and statistical acceptance criteria that produce defensible reliability evidence. • Correlate bench and accelerated tests with field telemetry, returned hardware, service records, and observed environmental conditions. • Identify gaps between laboratory tests and field failures, then update test profiles to improve fidelity. • Lead structured failure investigations using physical inspection, teardown, dimensional measurements, logs, instrumentation, and fault-tree methods. • Distinguish product failures from fixture, instrumentation, software, setup, and operator-induced failures. • Partner with Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded Software, Systems, Reliability, Manufacturing, Operations, and Safety to drive failures to root cause and permanent corrective action. • Establish regression tests that detect hardware and software changes affecting mechanism performance, safety, or reliability. • Present test evidence, unresolved risks, and release recommendations clearly during design and readiness reviews. • Work directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners to validate components, tooling, processes, and production changes. • Mentor engineers and technicians in fixture design, instrumentation, experimental methods, test execution, and failure analysis. • Improve test throughput, repeatability, automation, lab utilization, and failure-to-answer time. What You'll Bring • Proven ownership of mechanical or electromechanical hardware validation through development, qualification, production ramp, and field deployment. • Deep hands-on experience designing and building mechanical test rigs, fixtures, instrumented assemblies, and automated cycle-test systems. • Strong mechanical fundamentals, including statics, dynamics, kinematics, fatigue, wear, materials, bolted joints, tolerance analysis, and FEA. • Advanced CAD and drawing skills for test equipment, fixtures, interfaces, and released hardware. • Practical experience selecting, installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting sensors and data-acquisition systems. • Experience validating mechanisms containing actuators, transmissions, bearings, seals, sensors, PCBAs, harnesses, and embedded controls. • Demonstrated expertise in experimental design, measurement uncertainty, repeatability, sample-size selection, accelerated testing, and statistical confidence. • Experience developing automated test and analysis tools using Python or an equivalent language. • Track record finding root causes for complex or intermittent failures and verifying that corrective actions prevent recurrence. • Experience testing environmental durability, high-cycle mechanisms, structural loads, abuse conditions, and fault recovery. • Ability to translate imperfect field data into representative laboratory tests and actionable engineering conclusions. • Experience working with design teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and technicians to execute test programs under aggressive schedules. • Clear written and verbal communication, including concise test plans, reproducible reports, and evidence-based readiness recommendations. Location and logistics: This role is in person in South San Francisco with regular work in the lab. Travel to suppliers, manufacturers, test locations, and deployment sites is expected based on program needs. Periodic off-hours support may be required during critical builds, test campaigns, production ramps, and field escalations. Traits: Mechanical curiosity, disciplined experimental practice, skepticism of weak evidence, calm troubleshooting, and willingness to remain with a problem until it is understood. What Success Looks Like • Delivered repeatable test systems and validation evidence that enabled Dropbox assemblies to meet their reliability and release targets. • Identified critical failure modes before fleet deployment and verified effective corrective actions. • Improved correlation between accelerated testing and field performance. • Reduced test cycle time, manual effort, and failure-to-answer time through better fixtures, automation, and analysis. • Established reusable test methods that increased validation coverage and supported production and fleet expansion. What Else You Need To Know Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities. We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

🏢 Summary: Mechanical Test Engineering Manager role leading multidisciplinary teams to validate and scale safety-critical drone hardware for Zipline’s Platform 2 eVTOL system. The position focuses on test strategy, hardware reliability, automation, and full product lifecycle delivery in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Based in South San Francisco with limited travel to field sites and test ranges. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience leading engineering teams developing safety-critical hardware, Expertise in test hardware design, Experience with software interfacing and automation, Knowledge of structures and mechanisms testing, Experience with reliability and performance validation, Experience managing and developing engineering teams, Experience delivering products through full product development lifecycle, Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams, Eligibility to work in the US 📃 Skills: Testing, Automation, Hardware, Validation, Reliability, eVTOL, Mechanisms, Structures, Engineering 🏢 Description: About Zipline Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. About You and The Role Zipline is hiring a Mechanical Test Engineering Manager that is excited to lead the team responsible for testing and validating the function and reliability of safety critical hardware at Zipline. A specific focus will be on our new system, Platform 2, as it enters the next phase of development. Platform 2 represents a groundbreaking innovation for Zipline as we prepare to manufacture 100's of thousands of these life-saving drones, making it our most ambitious and impactful project to date. This is not just another drone project; it's a game-changing hybrid eVTOL that will revolutionize the way life-saving products are delivered around the world. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team of test engineers, with broad cross-functional engagement to deliver performant, safe and proven hardware across the range of initial development testing to full validation test. This effort will enable Zipline's impact to expand from 100's of thousand deliveries/year to 100's of millions in a wide variety of environmental conditions around the world. You will act as a player-coach who is as comfortable providing strategic vision as they are being in the weeds of the team's designs, builds, analysis and reviews. This role is based at Zipline's test lab facility in South San Francisco. Travel to field sites and test ranges is typically 5-10% depending on program phase. You will help Zipline evolve its hardware testing philosophy and capacity, and grow the team in the process. The success of this team is vital to the success of Zipline overall. What You'll Do - Lead a team of test engineers and specialists. - Contribute to the overall intuition of the design engineering team through close involvement in design reviews, prototyping, and testing of components and assemblies. - Design, build, operate, purchase and maintain test equipment. - Develop strategies and test campaigns to efficiently evaluate function, reliability and safety of critical components and assemblies. - Root cause failures alongside design engineers and create elegant solutions. - Raise the bar for the existing team by creating a vision for the future of the team based on company goals. - Scope out areas where growth is needed and make key hires. - Establish a team culture focused on action, testing ideas, and delivering reliable designs. - Motivate the team with a clear vision while maintaining a high standard for technical quality. - Build the team by hiring world class engineers. What You'll Bring - Past success leading engineering teams to rapidly develop first-of-its-kind hardware and deploy it into the field with the rigor required for high-volume or safety-critical applications. - Deep technical expertise in test hardware design, software interfacing, automation, structures, mechanisms, and reliability testing. - Enthusiasm for building and growing a high-performing engineering team. - Experience managing and developing engineering teams. - Experience bringing products through the full product development lifecycle. - Must be eligible to work in the US. What Else You Need To Know Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

🏢 Summary: Hands-on Flight Test Operator role focused on executing and validating drone flight test campaigns for autonomous aircraft from prototype through production readiness. The position involves flight operations, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, safety management, and coordination with engineering teams in onsite field environments. Candidates must hold FAA Part 107 certification and have experience piloting drones or manned aircraft. 🗂️ Requirements: FAA Part 107 certification, Experience piloting drones or manned aircraft, Ability to execute and own end-to-end flight test campaigns, Experience with preflight checklists and go/no-go flight decisions, Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues onsite, Experience documenting and escalating safety incidents, Ability to work outdoors in field conditions, Ability to lift and move 50+ lb equipment, Availability for weekends, night shifts, and regional travel 📃 Skills: FAA, Drones, Avionics, Linux, 3Dprinting, Machining, FlightSystems, Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Testing 🏢 Description: About Zipline Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. About You and The Role You are a hands-on Flight Test Operator focused on bringing early-stage Zipline aircraft from prototype through production bring-up. You will execute, iterate, and sign off on flight operations that validate airworthiness, avionics/software integration, and field-deployable procedures that enable drone delivery at scale. You'll work at Zipline's test site(s) and coordinate closely with vehicle engineering, software, safety, manufacturing, and field operations to turn early stage flight software into reliable, release-ready aircraft. This role matters because timely, rigorous flight validation reduces deployment risk, shortens product development cycles, and directly affects delivery reliability for our customers. What You'll Do - Own end-to-end daily flight test campaign execution - Act as Remote Pilot in Command for Zipline's Autonomous Aircraft - Execute mission profiles, feature testing, and fault injection testing - Validate functionality through repeatable ground and flight test procedures - Troubleshoot and repair software and hardware issues on-site to return aircraft to flight - Summarize test results and provide qualitative and quantitative analysis on aircraft performance - Escalate flight performance anomalies to engineering and safety teams - Enforce and improve site safety, manage risks for prototype flights, run briefings and debriefs, and refine SOPs - Work onsite at outdoor test sites with weekends, night shifts, and occasional regional travel What You'll Bring - FAA Part 107 certification required at time of joining - Experience piloting drones or manned aircraft - Demonstrated aeronautical decision making and accountability - Experience creating preflight checklists and escalating safety incidents with documentation - Comfortable working in iterative field environments with rapid diagnostics and repairs - Ability to lift and move 50+ lb equipment and work outdoors for multi-hour test windows - Proven ability to own test campaigns end-to-end and coordinate across engineering, safety, and manufacturing - Nice-to-have: Linux command-line comfort, rapid prototyping skills such as 3D printing and basic machining, and experience with automated flight systems What Else You Need To Know - Full-time position - Starting cash range: $37 - $45 per hour Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

🏢 Summary: Senior Integration & Test Software Engineer role focused on building and owning software-driven SIL, HIL, and EOLT test systems for autonomous delivery drones. The position involves developing automation, integrating embedded hardware and software, supporting production operations, and improving fleet reliability at scale. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, production support, and hands-on work with embedded systems and factory test infrastructure. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years building integration and test software interfacing with hardware, Strong Python skills, Strong C/C++ skills, Linux system administration experience, Experience with CI and Git, Experience with test automation frameworks, Hands-on embedded systems experience, Experience with board bring-up and instrumentation, Experience with HIL/SIL/EOL test architectures, Experience building automation for factory or safety-critical environments, Ability to own cross-disciplinary test programs end-to-end, Ability to work onsite in South San Francisco regularly, Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and travel up to 20% 📃 Skills: Python, C++, C, Linux, Git, CI, SIL, HIL, EOLT, DAQ, Automation, Embedded, Oscilloscopes, Instrumentation 🏢 Description: About Zipline Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. About You and The Role You will be the Senior Integration & Test Software Engineer (Long Range Platform) owning software-driven test systems that validate our long-range delivery drones across engineering, manufacturing, and fleet operations. Zipline's mission to deliver critical goods at scale depends on test systems that catch failures before flight and enable rapid, reliable product iterations. You will operate at the intersection of embedded flight code, factory automation, and field operations: designing, deploying, and sustaining turnkey SIL/HIL/EOLT test rigs and automation that directly affect throughput, defect rates, and fleet reliability in production and operational deployments. What You'll Do - Own end-to-end delivery of test systems (SIL, HIL, EOLT, bench rigs) from prototype through production deployment and field sustainment. You are the technical owner accountable for schedules, acceptance criteria, and production readiness. - Ship measurable improvements: define and meet targets such as test coverage %, mean time to detect (MTTD) critical failures, reduction in test cycle time, and defect escape rate reductions tied to your systems. - Architect, implement, and maintain software that runs and orchestrates test sequences, data capture, analysis, and reporting. Build automation and dashboards used by manufacturing engineers and test operators. - Integrate software with hardware under test: board bring-up, sensor calibration, motion systems, power systems, and DAQ instruments. Validate against datasheets and representative hardware in lab and factory settings. - Lead investigations and root-cause analysis for failures discovered in test or production, produce corrective plans, and drive fixes to closure with engineering and operations stakeholders. - Define and enforce test standards, pass/fail criteria, and validation protocols used across products and production lines. Own CI/validation pipelines that gate changes to flight or manufacturing systems. - Work cross-functionally with embedded firmware, hardware, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and field ops to deploy test systems at scale; coordinate vendor hardware and field installation when required. - Support on-call and production escalation cadence for systems you own. Travel to manufacturing or distribution sites as required. What You'll Bring - Proven history owning cross-disciplinary test or integration programs end-to-end. - 5+ years building integration/test software that interfaces with hardware. - Strong Python and C/C++ skills. - Linux system administration experience. - Experience with CI, Git, and test automation frameworks. - Hands-on experience with embedded systems, board bring-up, instrumentation, and interpreting datasheets. - Experience with HIL/SIL/EOL test architectures. - Experience building automation used in factory or safety-critical environments. - Demonstrated record of delivering systems with measurable impact on throughput, yield, defect reduction, or reliability improvements. - Comfortable with high-impact deadlines, on-call rotations, and occasional site travel. - Ability to drive cross-functional technical decisions and define acceptance criteria. - Ability to work regularly onsite in South San Francisco. - Visa sponsorship available. 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🏢 Summary: Test Automation Engineer role focused on developing and maintaining automated backend tests for meteorological services supporting flight planning and operational decision-making. The position involves Python-based test framework development, REST API validation, CI/CD integration, and collaboration within an agile team. Hybrid work model in Gdańsk with opportunities to work on mission-critical aviation systems. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years of experience in software testing, Experience building automated tests and test frameworks, Strong Python skills, Experience with pytest, Experience testing REST APIs, Experience working with Docker, Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Experience working in Linux/UNIX environments, Shell usage skills, English proficiency at B2+ level, Availability to work hybrid in Gdańsk 📃 Skills: Python, pytest, REST, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, Linux, UNIX, Shell, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Java, Bash 🏢 Description: We are looking for a skilled Test Automation Engineer to join our team working on a key meteorological component of Lido Flight 4D. In this role, you will contribute to the development and evolution of Lido Meteorological Services — a domain responsible for processing, integrating, and distributing meteorological data for flight planning and in-flight decision support. The system ingests heterogeneous datasets, performs data transformation and harmonization, and exposes them via scalable services and APIs. As part of an agile team, you will be involved in quality assurance by developing and maintaining automated tests for meteorological services, ensuring their high availability and performance. The solutions delivered by Lido Meteorological Services are mission-critical and directly support operational decision-making, contributing to the safety, efficiency, and reliability of airline operations. Who are we? Lufthansa Systems Poland is acclaimed and widely recognized provider of superior services and IT solutions for the aeronautical, logistic and financial industries. As a part of the Lufthansa Group we implement technological solutions and dedicated services. Why do we need you? You will be responsible for: Designing and developing automated backend tests. Extending and improving our Python-based test automation framework. Integrating automated tests into modern CI/CD pipelines. Validating REST APIs and complex data processing workflows. Collaborating closely with developers and business analysts. Continuously improving our testing strategy, tooling, and engineering practices. Who are you? Your profile: 3+ years of experience in software testing. Hands-on experience building automated tests and test frameworks. Solid Python skills, especially with pytest. Experience testing REST APIs. Experience working with Docker. Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Action s , or similar CI/CD tools. Confidence working in Linux/UNIX environments and using the shell. Good written and spoken English (B2+). Readiness to work in a hybrid model - 2 days in the office in Gdańsk. What do we welcome? Experience with Kubernetes. Basic Java knowledge. Bash scripting experience. What we offer: An international working environment, atmosphere that stimulates development. Individual career path. Stable employment under an employment contract. Salary in the range of: Standard position 8 000 - 16 000 zł gross Senior position 10 000 - 21 000 zł gross Lufthansa Group membership benefits. Flexible working time and place adjusted to employee’s needs. Possibility of starting your workday between 07:00 and 11:00. Support for your passion for sports within the local activity group and co-financing Multisport cards. Private medical care for employees and their family members. Life insurance. Parking space for employees. Extra social benefits. Holiday funds. Sharing the costs of holidays for kids. Sharing the commuting costs. Modern office in Oliwa – great location and comfortable workspace.

🏢 Summary: Manual Tester role in an international FMCG project focused on production planning and reporting systems in manufacturing environments. The position involves testing low-code applications integrated with SAP and other enterprise systems, ensuring quality across end-to-end processes. The role includes close collaboration with business stakeholders and support for UAT activities. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience in manual testing, Experience in functional testing, Hands-on experience with integration testing, Hands-on experience with end-to-end testing, Understanding of ERP systems, Experience with SAP, Experience supporting UAT, Basic knowledge of API testing, Experience working in Agile teams, Good English proficiency 📃 Skills: Manual, Functional, Integration, End-to-end, Regression, UAT, ERP, SAP, API, Agile, English 🏢 Description: We're looking for a Tester to join an international FMCG project focused on production planning and reporting systems used in manufacturing environments . The solutions are built on a low-code platform and integrated with enterprise systems such as SAP . Role scope: • Executing manual tests for applications supporting production planning and reporting processes • Performing end-to-end, integration and regression testing across multiple interconnected systems • Supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including validating acceptance criteria and coordinating business sign-off activities • Identifying, documenting and tracking defects to resolution • Collaborating closely with Product Owners, business users and other stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business requirements • Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards We're looking for someone with: • Experience in manual and functional testing • Hands-on experience with integration and end-to-end testing • Understanding of ERP environments, preferably SAP • Experience supporting UAT activities • Basic knowledge of API testing • Experience working in Agile teams • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders • Good command of English Nice to have: • Experience in manufacturing, production or FMCG environments • Exposure to low-code platforms (e.g. Mendix, OutSystems, Power Platform)

🏢 Summary: The offer is for a Python Test Automation Engineer working on a mission-critical flight management system in the aviation sector. The role focuses on building and improving automated testing frameworks, enhancing test efficiency, and maintaining high quality standards in a distributed, international environment. Responsibilities include developing Python-based tests, expanding automation coverage, and supporting BDD practices. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 3 years of Python development experience, Experience in UI test automation with Selenium, Hands-on experience with Cucumber/Gherkin, Experience in API testing using Postman and Swagger 📃 Skills: Python, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, Postman, Swagger, BDD, API, Automation, Testing 🏢 Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Python Test Automation Engineer to join our team! The project operates in the aviation sector and involves a mission-critical flight management system used in a highly regulated environment. It is developed and maintained by multiple international teams working in a distributed setup. The system we are working on is complex, so our goal is to improve test efficiency, scalability, and overall quality through a more standardized and maintainable approach. Your tasks Writing new tests in Python Developing a testing framework using Selenium Working with Cucumber/Gherkin Focusing on refactoring existing test suites and expanding automation Improving test efficiency Requirements Minimum 3 years of Python development experience Experience in UI test automation in Selenium Hands-on experience in Cucumber/Gherkin to drive BDD-based software development API Testing using Postman, Swagger English at an advanced level Residing in Poland required Nice-to-have requirements Knowledge of CI/CD processes (Jenkins or other tools) Experience in working with GitHub What we offer Great Place to Work since 2015 - it’s thanks to feedback from our workers that we get this special title and constantly implement new ideas Employment stability - revenue of PLN 2.1BN, no debts, since 2006 on the market We share the profit with Workers - over PLN 76M has already been allocated for this aim since 2022 Attractive benefits package - private healthcare, benefits cafeteria platform, car discounts and more Comfortable workplace – class A offices or remote work Dozens of fascinating projects for prestigious brands from all over the world PLN 1 000 000 per year for your ideas - with this amount, we support the passions and voluntary actions of our workers Investment in your growth – meetups, webinars, training platform and technology blog – you choose Fantastic atmosphere created by all Sii Power People If you want to work on systems with high operational significance — apply now!