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
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$180k - $225kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation + Bonus + Sales Incentives

Expert

San Bruno, CA, USA

Willingness to travel up to 10% to meet with key partners.

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
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, such as vaccines and medications, and has played a key role in public health initiatives like the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Ghana. Zipline's autonomous delivery platforms allow for efficient transport of various items, addressing the equity gap in access to healthcare resources. The goal is to ensure that critical supplies are delivered wherever and whenever needed, enhancing quality control and accessibility.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$791.5M

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into agriculture and e-commerce diversifies revenue streams.
  • Partnerships with educational institutions enhance workforce development.
  • Investment in local infrastructure strengthens community ties and efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new drone delivery companies threatens market share.
  • Regulatory challenges in urban areas may limit growth potential.
  • Technological advancements by competitors could reduce Zipline's competitive edge.

What makes Zipline unique

  • Zipline specializes in autonomous drone delivery for vital medical supplies.
  • The company has a strong presence in Africa, enhancing healthcare access.
  • Zipline's partnerships with global health organizations boost its credibility.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Company Equity

Performance Bonus