Zipline
Ground Test Operator, Esparto
Esparto, California, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Location
- Esparto, California, USA
Esparto
About the job
Supports flight testing and operational validation of autonomous delivery aircraft by preparing test packages, operating ground infrastructure, handling aircraft, and responding to field incidents.
What you'll do
- Prepare, label, process, and load test packages; install, inspect, and maintain Zipping Point Autokiosk systems.
- Move aircraft around test sites and support flight operations and large-scale testing campaigns.
- Respond to incidents, document operational issues, assist with troubleshooting, and improve procedures and documentation.
What they ask for
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety-critical operational procedures.
- Ability to work outdoors.
- Ability to work any shift and any day of the week.
Nice to have
- Experience in aviation, UAV operations, or flight test environments; familiarity with autonomous systems or robotics platforms.
- Experience operating industrial or heavy equipment, or troubleshooting mechanical or operational systems.
Pay
$22/Hour (base salary)
Tools
Zipping Point Autokiosk
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