Full-Time

Systems Engineer

Certification

Posted on 8/28/2024

Zipline

Zipline

1,001-5,000 employees

Autonomous delivery of medical supplies and goods

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Healthcare

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, 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 rapid transportation of various items, setting it apart from competitors by addressing the equity gap in access to healthcare resources. The goal is to enhance access to essential supplies, improving public health and community well-being.

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

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