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Senior Mechanical Test Engineer: Flight Structures

Zipline

Zipline in South San Francisco is hiring a Hardware Test Engineer to own mechanical heavy test and validation for flight-critical assemblies, mechanisms, and system-level behaviors. You will develop test methods, equipment, automation, and evidence to prove components meet requirements. This hands-on role spans test strategy, fixture design, instrumentation, data analysis, and failure investigation, working with design engineers and manufacturing partners to ensure quality and release readiness #J-18808-Ljbffr Zipline

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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