Senior RF Front-End Design Engineer
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000 - $250,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 85 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
- 454 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
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 RF Engineer on the Avionics team at Zipline, you will design and implement high-performance communication and navigation systems for drone delivery services. Your role involves leading RF engineering processes, conducting system-level design, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the RF systems meet specifications and regulatory requirements. You will also sustain existing avionics systems and contribute to the development of new RF architectures to support the company's ambitious delivery goals.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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
- 3-10 years of experience in RF engineering roles
- Demonstrated skill building and leading a team of engineers
- Deep design experience in RF system design and analysis, antenna design, or practical implementation of complex RF systems
- Strong understanding of communication system fundamentals including linear systems, signal processing, and communication theory
- Familiarity with RF design tools such as ADS, CST, Microwave Office, MATLAB, or Simulink
- Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, with focus on RF Comms and Design
Nice to have
- Past success developing electronics for critical systems in fields such as automotive, aerospace, transportation, or medical devices
- Enthusiasm for collaborating in a fast paced, cross-functional environment
- Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical challenges and solutions to fellow engineers and non-engineers alike
What you get
- Starting cash range of $130,000 - $200,000
- Equity compensation
- Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
- Sales incentives
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Worth weighing
- Role requires in-person work at the South San Francisco office
- The cash range provided is a target and final compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications
- The position involves working in challenging environments and requires rigorous design engineering and validation
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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