Head of Flight Testing
Posted on 9/9/2022
INACTIVE
Zipline

1,001-5,000 employees

Automated delivery system for equitable global logistics
Company Overview
Zipline stands out for its commitment to equitable logistics, utilizing advanced robotics and autonomy to operate the world's largest automated delivery system, serving millions globally. The company has demonstrated industry leadership through significant projects such as powering Rwanda's national blood delivery network, Ghana's COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart. With a focus on clean, electric logistics, Zipline not only reduces environmental impact but also enhances accessibility, making it a compelling place to work for those passionate about technology and social impact.
Robotics & Automation
Aerospace

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$833.1M

Founded

2014

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

82%
Locations
Esparto, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in scaled test operations in the field for hardware and software and certification
  • Demonstrated experience managing a distributed team
  • Experience in Part107 operations and achieving waivers
  • Experience managing a team to successfully plan, coordinate, and conduct test operations, and
  • Proven success motivating a team in austere conditions
  • Ability to manage risk and independently create go/no go procedures
  • Part107 license (or achieved by start date)
  • Must be willing to work some nights/weekends
  • Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Must be able to (1) relocate to Yolo County, CA, (2) be willing and able to do travel occasionally
  • Ability to lift 25+ lbs
Responsibilities
  • Oversee a team of test operators and maintainers in the execution of software and hardware testing, operational improvement, regulatory certification and special projects such as weather envelope expansion testing
  • Manage operations and resource allocations at our primary test site in northern, CA (outside of Davis), and also at satellite locations and test execution at production sites
  • Prepare, strategize, and grow the team for expanded testing capacity and capabilities in new geographies, new technologies and new test cases while maintaining current capabilities
  • Ensure consistent test readiness and forecast blockers to enable testing up-time
  • Act as a stakeholder in signing off a release for live operations
  • Provide strategic and tactical thought partnership to engineering for test execution
  • Coordinate with the regulatory team for certification and waiver efforts
  • Foster a safety culture and ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations
  • Oversee financial spend of test sites
  • Ensure site upkeep and maintain landlord relationships
  • Plan and coordinate logistics support for flight operations team
  • Host demos and internal training days as needed
  • Manage various contractors and suppliers