Maintenance Test Technician (Contractor)

About You and The Role

You will be working with our latest prototype avionics, powertrain and mechanisms and collaborating with engineers on design iterations as well as supporting field operations to maintain our flight vehicles. You will be responsible for running tests from quick semi-automated vehicle check-outs all the way to long reliability and endurance campaigns, all with clearly documented results. And lastly you will build large jigs and structures to support full system vehicle testing and development, think wind cannons, tether mounts, and barriers for safety. What You'll Do   Build up vehicle components and test jigs using instructions ranging in quality / completeness Replace vehicle parts following instructions and updating documentation in the process Verify that test specifications are correct and can be executed on given resources available. Create test setups to match engineering specifications which includes interpretation of test procedures and diagrams, instrumentation, data acquisition, test article diagnostics and front line root causing. Write high quality and detailed reports that drive to the root of any issues on a given test using data and a first order analysis. What You'll Bring  Experience working in a machine shop and operating common mechanical equipment Experience working with electronics at different power levels and component size Experience working on hardware / software projects and collaborating with hardware engineers Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Strong attention to detail Experience working on hardware / software projects and collaborating with hardware engineers Ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of technical documents (electrical specification, mechanical drawings, etc…) Ability to organize data in a way that is easy to understand Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends Commit to a 6 month contract with an opportunity to move into a full time position What Else You Need to Know    Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.