Engineering Validation & Reliability Technician – Ground Systems
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about 3 months ago · $45-$58
or apply directly on Zipline 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 77 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 100 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- high 342 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 127 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
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 an Engineering Validation & Reliability Technician on the Ground Systems team, you will investigate returned hardware, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with Field Service Engineers to resolve technical issues. Your role involves executing engineering validation testing and documenting findings to improve product reliability. You will also support the development of corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- 2–5+ years supporting electrical or electromechanical hardware in engineering, manufacturing, or test environments
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and structured root cause analysis skills
- Experience executing engineering validation or manufacturing test procedures
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
- Hands-on experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and common laboratory equipment
- Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Experience with automated test equipment, robotics, embedded systems, or aerospace hardware
- Experience with reliability engineering, failure analysis, CAD, or data analysis tools
- Experience supporting prototype development or engineering investigations
Worth weighing
- Starting hourly rate is $45-$58, which may vary based on experience
- The role involves hands-on troubleshooting and testing, which may not appeal to all candidates
- No specific mention of remote work or flexible hours, indicating a potential in-office requirement
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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