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Zipline

Builds and runs autonomous drone delivery

Field Support Technician

Full-Time
$18 - $28/hr
Entry
Dallas, TX, USA
HybridTravel between assigned regional sites is required.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong hands-on technical or mechanical aptitude, including comfort performing light maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
  • A safety-first mindset and the ability to identify and report potential hazards.
  • Strong ownership, reliability, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A customer-first mindset and the ability to represent Zipline professionally at partner locations.
  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and complete assignments with limited supervision.
  • Comfort using smartphones, mobile applications, and digital tools to document work and communicate updates.
  • Ability to follow technical instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past 36 months.
  • Reliable personal vehicle for traveling between assigned sites.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work outdoors for extended periods.
  • Willingness to work in varying weather and site conditions.
  • Ability to travel or commute between regional sites as business needs require.
  • Availability to work one of the designated schedules: Tuesday–Saturday or Thursday–Sunday.
  • Ability to commit to a six-month contract, with the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain site readiness by ensuring each Zipline DropBox is clean, organized, safe, and operating in accordance with Zipline standards.
  • Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on Zipline DropBoxes systems and equipment.
  • Complete basic repairs and light maintenance tasks to support reliable daily operations.
  • Troubleshoot technical and operational issues using established procedures and documentation.
  • Identify potential safety hazards, equipment concerns, or site deficiencies and take appropriate action.
  • Document completed inspections, maintenance work, and site conditions accurately and on time.
  • Escalate technical or operational issues promptly to the appropriate teams and provide clear details to support resolution.
  • Communicate professionally with Zipline teams, customers, and partner representatives while working onsite.
  • Travel between assigned Zipline Drop Boxes and provide support at other regional locations when needed.
  • Take ownership of site issues and follow through until they are resolved or transferred to the appropriate team.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in field support, facilities maintenance, equipment service, or a technician role.

About the company

Zipline builds and operates autonomous drone delivery networks for retailers, restaurants and healthcare systems that need to move products without road traffic. Its electric aircraft carry food, prescriptions and other supplies from partner sites or distribution hubs to customers and health facilities. The company combines aircraft, charging equipment and delivery software with flight operations, so partners buy a logistics service rather than manage their own drones. Merchants use its ordering and tracking tools to reach customers, while governments and health systems contract for medical supply delivery. Zipline was founded in 2014 and has its headquarters in South San Francisco, California.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series I

Total Funding

$3.1B

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Growth teams have fresh funding: Zipline raised over $600 million in January 2026 to expand delivery operations.
  • Consumer distribution is widening: Zipline announced Uber Eats integration in August 2026, with first deliveries planned later that year.
  • Operations extend beyond pilots: Zipline reported over 2.7 million completed deliveries across four continents in August 2026.

What critics are saying

  • New Texas scale is pending: Zipline's September 2026 five-metro proposal remains under FAA environmental review.
  • Bulk deliveries face a weight ceiling: Zipline's proposed Texas P2 aircraft have an eight-pound payload limit.
  • Field testing disrupts regular hours: Zipline's Esparto operator posting requires nights, weekends and occasional regional travel.

What makes Zipline unique

  • Its delivery pod steers itself: Zipline lowers an autonomous robot on a tether while the larger aircraft stays overhead.
  • Different docks share capacity: Zipline's P2 aircraft fly between docks and recharge before taking the next delivery.
  • Public health is a core customer: Zipline runs Rwanda's national blood-delivery network alongside its US consumer service.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Company Equity
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-2%
Semafor
Sep 22nd, 2026
Zipline secures 8-year Côte d'Ivoire deal to serve 12M people with drone delivery

US drone logistics company Zipline will expand operations in Côte d'Ivoire, building nine additional facilities to complement its existing site operational since 2023. The expansion aims to serve 12 million people, roughly a third of the Ivorian population, over the next eight years. During its three-year pilot programme, Zipline delivered nearly 4 million medical products — primarily vaccines and blood — to more than 200 healthcare centres in a region northwest of Abidjan. The Ivorian government will cover operating costs including pharmacy-grade warehousing, cold chain management, digital tracking, and delivery for eight years. Zipline expects the government to achieve a three-fold return on its investment, though the company declined to disclose the exact financial terms. The deal represents growing African government adoption of drone technology for delivering social services to hard-to-reach areas.

The Information
Sep 16th, 2026
Drone Delivery Startup Nears $20 Billion Valuation in New Funding Talks

Zipline, a startup making drones that can deliver small packages like meals and medical supplies, is in talks to raise $1 billion at a valuation of roughly $20 billion, according to three people with knowledge of the fundraise. The funding round, if it closes, would more than double its ...

Yahoo Finance
Aug 18th, 2026
Uber Eats partners with Zipline for drone deliveries, targeting 1M daily by 2029

Uber Technologies has partnered with drone delivery company Zipline to offer autonomous drone deliveries to Uber Eats customers in the US, with the service launching before year-end. Uber will make an undisclosed strategic investment in Zipline as part of the agreement. The partnership will enable Uber Eats users in areas where Zipline operates to select drone delivery for orders. The companies plan to expand the service to dozens more US cities and aim for a combined capacity of one million drone deliveries daily by end of 2029. Zipline currently operates on four continents. The partnership aims to reduce delivery times to between five and ten minutes for US customers. The agreement forms part of Uber's hybrid delivery strategy, which combines human couriers, pavement robots and drones.

Uber Technologies, Inc.
Aug 17th, 2026
Uber and Zipline Partner to Bring Drone Delivery to Millions of Americans

Strategic partnership targeting one million drone deliveries daily by the end of 2029, with first deliveries later this year. Drone delivery on Uber Eats will launch across existing Zipline markets and target expansion into dozens of US cities. Uber to make a strategic investment in Zipline, reinforcing a long-term partnership to accelerate the scale of drone delivery. Zipline, a leader in drone delivery, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced a strategic partnership, which aims to scale drone delivery across the United States. Uber and Zipline are partnering to bring drone delivery to millions of Americans on Uber Eats The first deployments will begin later this year, where Uber Eats customers will have the option to receive their orders in minutes via Zipline’s autonomous drone delivery. Uber will also make a strategic investment in Zipline and, together, the companies aim to reach one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029. Zipline operates on 4

TechCrunch
Aug 17th, 2026
Uber invests in Zipline, targets 1M daily drone deliveries by 2029

Uber is partnering with drone delivery company Zipline, aiming to make one million deliveries per day using Zipline's drones by the end of 2029. The first deliveries on Uber Eats will begin by year-end in Zipline's existing markets, with plans to expand into dozens of US cities. The companies did not disclose the investment amount. Uber is bringing multiple drone delivery partners onto its platform as it seeks to grow Uber Eats. The ride-hail giant previously partnered with Israeli startup Flytrex late last year. Zipline recently closed an extended Series H funding round of $800 million, reaching a valuation of $7.6 billion. Uber thinks Zipline's drones can fulfil orders within five to ten minutes.