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Full-Time

Systems Engineer

Certification

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Zipline

Zipline

1,001-5,000 employees

Autonomous delivery of medical supplies and goods

Robotics & Automation
Healthcare
Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$135k - $170kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation + Bonus + Sales Incentives

Mid, Senior

San Bruno, CA, USA

Category
Aerodynamics
Flight Dynamics
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • You have at least worked adjacent to a project in Type Certification, Type Certification Amendment, Supplemental Type Certification, TSO, or Waiver/Exemption (such as 44807 or 107) program(s) with the FAA or other civil aviation authority.
  • You have the aviation experience to both help us see around corners with certification authorities such as the FAA and the credibility to present our positions to them with confidence.
  • You have the engineering background and experience to meaningfully engage with internal engineering teams, as well as communicate OEM technical decisions to certification authorities.
  • You have worked in fast-paced, high-growth environments like startups and thrive in organizations where your contribution can have a major impact.
  • You have the grit, resourcefulness, and resilience to succeed in novel, uncertain and constantly-changing business and regulatory environments.
Responsibilities
  • Setting, communicating, and managing certification program objectives, including management of the plan for when we will achieve a high level regulatory objective all the way to specific document submission dates.
  • Interfacing with the relevant certification authorities (primarily the US FAA) to drive toward regulatory approvals of our novel, highly automated small uncrewed aircraft.
  • Developing the strategy and defining new approaches for scaled autonomous aircraft operations in complex airspace including Detect and Avoid for Beyond Visual Line of Sight flight, automated and remote preflight checks, uncrewed aircraft to uncrewed aircraft communication standards, rules based flight route approval, and more.
  • Developing test plans and other compliance artifacts to show compliance in the certification program.
  • Ensuring critical cross-team efforts are well-owned (including owning some yourself) such as driving to agreement with the FAA on adequate detect and avoid performance as well as the internal plan to exceed it, resolving a critical safety issue, or ensuring compliance with a cross-cutting regulatory requirement.
  • Conducting change impact and safety assessments for proposed configuration changes or envelope expansions.
  • Ensuring consistency and currency with the latest design in our regulated documents such as the UAS Flight Manual (UFM), UAS Maintenance Manual (UMM), Critical Parts Lists, Concept of Operations, and more.
  • Collaborating closely with the global policy team to ensure policy initiatives align with aviation regulatory objectives.

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

4%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

47%
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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.