Full-Time
Systems Engineer
Certification
Updated on 5/17/2024
Autonomous electric aircraft delivery system
Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Senior
Remote in USA
Requirements
- Quick learner passionate about helping Zipline and the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and UAS industry
- Exposure to Type Certification, Type Certification Amendment, Supplemental Type Certification, or 44807 Exemption program(s) with the FAA and/or EASA
- Aviation experience to engage with certification authorities such as the FAA
- Engineering background to engage with internal engineering teams and communicate technical decisions to certification authorities
- Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments like startups
Responsibilities
- Serve as the hands-on owner for airworthiness certification
- Liaise with certification authorities to establish certification basis for a novel aircraft design
- Develop strategy for scaled autonomous aircraft operations in complex airspace
- Develop compliance artifacts for the certification program
- Ensure critical cross-team efforts are well-owned
- Participate in regulatory milestone readiness reviews
- Ensure consistency in regulated documents with the latest design
- Collaborate with the global policy team to align policy initiatives with aviation regulatory objectives
As a leader in autonomous aerial delivery, this company provides a forward-thinking approach to logistics, especially for critical sectors like healthcare. With a focus on sustainability through the use of electric aircraft, they offer a unique blend of speed, convenience, and environmental responsibility, making them a standout workplace for those interested in cutting-edge, socially impactful technology and robust global operations.
Company Stage
Series F
Total Funding
$825.5M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2014
Growth & Insights
Headcount