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Full-Time

Camera Technical Lead

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Zipline

Zipline

1,001-5,000 employees

Autonomous delivery of medical supplies and goods

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$180k - $225kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation + Bonus + Sales Incentives

Expert

San Bruno, CA, USA

Category
Computer Vision
AI & Machine Learning
Requirements
  • Masters or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience with manufacturing and shipping camera hardware modules at scale with a global supply chain from concept to mass production.
  • Strong core camera design principles that have been honed over multiple full product development life cycles.
  • Mastery over many disciplines such as optics, image sensors, illumination, image signal processing, electrical and mechanical engineering, test and validation, and system integration.
  • Experience with requirement definition, camera characterization, and validation of optical systems.
  • Experience with high volume manufacturing tooling, assembly processes, line automation, end-of-line verification, reliability testing, process control, and statistical data trending.
  • Experience working with contract engineering and contract manufacturing partners, including overseas.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% to meet with key partners.
Responsibilities
  • The Camera technical lead will serve as the technical and leadership focal point for all perception cameras at Zipline.
  • Responsible for camera and optical hardware development outcomes for the P2 platform. This includes design, build, test, integration, and mass-production scaling of cameras.
  • Establish best practices and processes that form the building blocks of the next generation camera platform at Zipline.
  • Lead the development and execution of camera and optical engineering, serving as a trusted lead for requirements development, design decisions and execution.
  • Manage contract manufacturing partners for build execution, end-of-line screening, issue root-causing, and camera calibration processes.
  • Manage and own the internal engineering, design and test tradeoffs between various functional areas (such as optical, mechanical, electrical, ISP, etc) by directly contributing in these areas and leveraging subject matter experts streamlining information and bringing direction and clarity.
  • Drive failure analysis and corrective action implementation and manufacturing sites, including assembly processes, testing, calibration, yield, and post-reliability failures.
  • Set directions for laboratory capability and internal test capabilities.
  • Manage and drive the release of engineering drawings and documentation to support design qualification and production builds.

Zipline focuses on logistics and delivery using autonomous technology to transport goods quickly and sustainably, primarily in the healthcare sector. The company delivers essential medical supplies like vaccines and medications, playing a key role in public health initiatives, such as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Ghana. Zipline's autonomous delivery platforms cater to various needs, ensuring rapid delivery of items from prescriptions to groceries. The goal is to improve access to vital supplies and address the equity gap in healthcare resources.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$825.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

46%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zipline's innovative technology and successful partnerships position it as a leader in the rapidly growing autonomous delivery sector.
  • The company's expansion into various sectors, including healthcare, groceries, and public health, offers diverse growth opportunities.
  • Achieving the milestone of one million deliveries demonstrates Zipline's operational efficiency and scalability.

What critics are saying

  • The regulatory landscape for drone deliveries is still evolving, which could pose operational challenges and delays.
  • High dependency on technological advancements means any failure or delay in innovation could impact service quality and reliability.

What makes Zipline unique

  • Zipline's focus on autonomous drone technology for logistics, particularly in healthcare, sets it apart from traditional delivery services.
  • Their ability to deliver essential medical supplies rapidly and sustainably addresses critical public health challenges, a niche not fully exploited by competitors.
  • Strategic partnerships with organizations like Mayo Clinic and CorpsAfrica enhance their credibility and expand their operational footprint.