Senior Electrical Engineer, Ground Systems
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted 26 days ago · $185,000 - $245,000
or apply directly on Zipline 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Electrical Engineer at Zipline, you will lead the design and development of high-reliability embedded systems for drone charging and docking infrastructure. Your role involves owning the electrical design from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and addressing complex challenges in power distribution and system integration. This hands-on position is ideal for those eager to push hardware limits in real-world applications.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing embedded electronics hardware (microcontrollers, sensors, communication networks, etc.)
- Past success developing electronics for critical systems in fields such as energy, transportation, or medical devices
- Design experience with mixed-signal PCB, high-speed digital PCB, microprocessor, ethernet, power electronics, and motor drive
- Design experience with MCU and digital communications (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART)
- Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation tools (Altium, SPICE, etc.)
What you get
- Starting cash range of $185,000 - $245,000
- Equity compensation
- Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
- Sales incentives
- Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Worth weighing
- Travel may be required to support supplier and manufacturer visits, product deployment, and field validation
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in working hours
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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