Senior Mechanical Engineer
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about 2 months ago · $145,000 - $220,000 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 53 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- high 204 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 454 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-27
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zipline 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zipline .
About this role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on Zipline's Long Range Platform team, you will design and validate critical hardware for autonomous delivery aircraft. Your responsibilities include managing mechanical subsystems, translating operational requirements into performance targets, and leading prototyping and testing campaigns. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and support field deployments, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the delivery system.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zipline as an employer.
What you need
- 4+ years industry experience designing electromechanical and structural assemblies
- Deep CAD fluency and rigorous GD&T skills
- Proven track record applying FEA and hand calculations for safety and reliability
- Hands-on prototyping and test experience
- Direct supplier engagement experience
- Experience with structural components and mechanisms
Nice to have
- Aerospace or automotive validation experience
- Composites design experience
- High-efficiency electric powertrain exposure
- NX proficiency
- Experience scaling prototypes to injection molding, stamping, or extrusion processes
What you get
- Starting cash range of $145,000 - $220,000
- Equity compensation
- Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
- Sales incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Worth weighing
- No specific information on the company's culture or team dynamics
- Role requires regular on-site collaboration and travel
- The cash range is a target and final pay may vary based on multiple factors
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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