Electrician

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID‑19 vaccine distribution, to providing on‑demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers.

The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology, which includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonising delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

The Flight Test team has the critical task of testing the new and existing systems we build and operate in order to ensure that we are developing safe and reliable systems. This may include pre‑flighting and launching aircraft, doing repair and maintenance work on aircraft and ground systems, and performing tests on new hardware and software. The flight test team conducts scaled operations at a primary test facility, but performs targeted testing at several other locations in Northern California.

As the Electrician and Electrical Coordinator, you will be the point of contact for all electrical site infrastructure, including upgrades, repairs, maintenance activities, renovations, and vendor oversight at Zipline’s flight test locations. You will be based out of Zipline’s primary test facility, but support several other small‑scale test locations throughout Northern California with intermittent travel to other sites.

• Perform electrical installation, construction, and upgrade works personally in accordance with all relevant standards and codes.
• Manage subcontractors performing electrical installation, construction, and upgrade works, ensuring a high standard for quality, cost and workmanship.
• Coordinate and schedule routine maintenance activities, repairs, and renovations at Zipline testing facilities.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and maintenance staff to address electrical related issues promptly, ensuring quality delivery of service.
• Brainstorm and execute site expansion projects such as construction of mock buildings, test support buildings, observation towers, and utilities expansion.
• Coordinate site safety reviews and activities for the Facilities Team.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, including service contracts, warranties, and inspection reports.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential maintenance needs and recommend necessary improvements.
• Communicate with teams to understand evolving needs and space requirements while proposing strategic solutions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.

• Electrical trades background licensed in the state of California.
• Proven experience in general construction, construction management, facilities management, or a similar role.
• Experience with electrical construction and SLD tools and CAD programs such as Bluebeam; comfort with standard spreadsheet and word processing tools.
• Strong project‑management experience.
• Strong technical capabilities regarding testing infrastructure management, assembly, and delivering feedback to engineering.
• Contractor and vendor oversight experience.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Self‑motivation and a strong record of working independently.
• Financial acumen and independent financial planning skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• A deep excitement to learn, and an aptitude for multi‑tasking.
• A desire to work in a hands‑on environment and outdoors.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A safety‑first mindset and…