Zipline
Solder Engineering Technician, Powertrain
South San Francisco, California, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 28, 2026
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, USA
South San Francisco, California, United States
About the job
Build, modify, troubleshoot, and repair prototype electronics and powertrain hardware for autonomous delivery aircraft.
What you'll do
- Assemble and rework prototype PCBAs, wiring harnesses, and electromechanical hardware; perform precision SMT and through-hole soldering.
- Inspect and test assemblies, support prototype debugging and design iterations, and assist with validation.
- Maintain laboratory tools and inventory, and improve assembly documentation and work instructions.
What they ask for
- Experience building, modifying, or repairing electronic assemblies, PCBAs, wiring harnesses, or electromechanical systems appropriate to experience level.
- Excellent SMT and through-hole hand soldering and electronic rework skills.
- Experience fabricating wiring harnesses, including crimping, soldering, and connector assembly.
- Ability to interpret schematics and wiring diagrams; familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and ESD controls.
Nice to have
- IPC certifications such as IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or IPC-7711/7721; or willingness to obtain certification.
Pay
$42 - $52 USD per hour (starting hourly range; base salary).
Tools
SMT, PCBAs, multimeters, oscilloscopes, continuity testers, hipot equipment, power supplies
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