Hiring: HW Test Engineer, Battery and Power Electronics Company: Zipline Location: South San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:42:38 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, R, Root Cause Analysis, SolidWorks About the job Required Skills: •Zipline builds autonomous delivery aircraft and ground systems that operate daily in varying field conditions. You will develop the validation systems and test infrastructure that ensure battery and power electronics hardware is safe, reliable, manufacturable, and ready for deployment. •The Battery & Power Electronics team is responsible for delivering power throughout the aircraft—including batteries, power distribution systems, busbars, and power connectors. In this role, you'll design, build, automate, and operate the systems that validate these products throughout development, qualification, manufacturing, and field support. •This role is open to engineers at all levels. Scope and ownership grow with experience—from developing individual fixtures and executing validation tests to leading validation strategy, architecting complex test systems, and defining engineering standards across multiple programs. •Own end-to-end delivery of validation systems from requirements → design → build → automation → execution → analysis → release → production support •Design and build mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated test equipment for battery cells, battery packs, power electronics, busbars, and power distribution hardware. •Develop validation strategies covering functional, environmental, vibration, thermal, abuse, reliability, and durability testing for safety-critical power systems. •Design custom fixtures, instrumentation, wiring harnesses, power distribution systems, and data acquisition hardware capable of repeatable, high-throughput testing. •Develop automated test sequences, data collection, and analysis workflows that improve test repeatability, reduce operator effort, and accelerate engineering feedback. Qualifications: •Strong mechanical design skills using NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software for developing robust laboratory equipment and fixtures. •In-depth knowledge of measurement systems, sensors, DAQ hardware, instrumentation, electrical power systems, and laboratory best practices. •Demonstrated capacity to design experiments, analyze data, identify failure modes, and communicate actionable engineering recommendations. •Demonstrated ability to improve test throughput, repeatability, automation, or laboratory efficiency. •Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations. •What Else You Need To Know Compensation: •$130,000 - $180,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!