(All Levels) Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures & Mechanisms

Zipline
US - California - South San Francisco
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  • Job Type: Full time
  • 11 days ago

Job Description

Own the end-to-end delivery of structural and mechanical subsystems for autonomous aircraft from initial concept through production and field sustainment. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage trade-offs, lead supplier selection, and ensure flight safety and reliability.

Requirements: Requires proven experience in developing high-performance mechanical hardware and a first-principles approach to engineering. Candidates must have deep hands-on expertise in carbon composites, plastics, and metallic structures along with strong DFM and supplier management skills.

Key Skills: Mechanical Design, CAD, GD&T, DFM, Structural Analysis, Carbon Composite Structures, Injection Moulded Plastics, Servo-actuated Mechanisms, Tolerance Stacks, Failure Mode Analysis, Supplier Management, Hardware Validation, Environmental Testing, Vibration Testing, Thermal Verification, Technical Communication

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Equity, Incentives




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