Zipline International Inc.

Zipline International Inc.

Assistant Site Lead, Flight Test Operations

Half Moon Bay, California, USA

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$140kDetected 8 hours ago
LogisticsRoboticsLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

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57Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • About Zipline Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service.
  • Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
  • The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily flight test operations, including operational briefings, readiness checks, and safe execution of test activities.
  • Manage and develop the Ground Test Operator team through hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
  • Own site readiness by coordinating facilities, equipment, layout, and operational needs with internal teams and vendors.
  • Partner with engineering, safety, maintenance, and manufacturing to plan and execute complex test campaigns.
  • Serve as acting Site Lead when needed, directing site operations and aligning cross-functional priorities so testing can continue safely.
  • Excellent operational judgment with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. ● Proven ability to drive process improvements and execute cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

  • please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role.
  • If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

Compensation

  • The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; overtime pay; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.

Company info

  • We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere.
  • We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
  • We are always open to negotiation.

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