Zipline
The Mechanical Engineering Manager sets the mechanical engineering strategy for Zipline's Long Range Platform, leading the team responsible for mechanical design from early architecture through production and field use. This strategic player-coach role connects customer and operator needs with platform strategy to shape aircraft and ground systems that enhance delivery reliability and scalability. The position involves developing engineers, guiding mechanical architecture, and driving systems engineering across platform interfaces to ensure safe and reliable performance.
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2014
Zipline operates an autonomous drone delivery network that transports food, groceries, and medicine in minutes, promising fast, reliable, zero-emission service. The company builds and operates the full stack—fixed‑wing drones, distribution hubs, and logistics software—to enable on‑demand, last‑mile delivery for hospitals, retailers, and communities. Zipline’s end‑to‑end offering includes vehicle hardware, air‑traffic and operations management, and regulatory support to scale rapid logistics where speed and access to critical supplies matter.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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66% above the average for this role