Job Description

Overview

Zipline is the world’s largest drone delivery service, focused on providing access to essential goods globally. The company is seeking a Ground Systems Journeyman Electrician to build and maintain the electrical and network infrastructure for their delivery operations.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and commission electrical and network ground systems at new Zipline sites.
  • Verify installation quality against electrical standards, construction drawings, published manuals, and SOPs before site handoff.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, networking, and system faults affecting site installations, modifications, or availability.
  • Perform maintenance and upgrades to preserve safe operation, uptime, and reliability.
  • Document installations, surveys, maintenance actions, troubleshooting steps, and ticket resolutions in company systems.
  • Own corrective actions within established procedures; engage engineering on issues requiring design decisions or support beyond field standards.
  • Maintain accountability for tools, calibration equipment, vehicles, and site installation assets.

Requirements

  • Electrical trades background with hands-on experience in light commercial electrical and networking systems; electrician licensure is preferred.
  • Ability to read and apply construction drawings, technical documentation, installation standards, manuals, and SOPs.
  • Demonstrated safety discipline for mechanical, electrical, and automation systems; OSHA 30 is preferred.
  • Experience with inventory, material handling equipment, and mechanical or electrical assembly work.
  • Comfort working outdoors year-round in changing weather conditions and lifting or moving up to 55 pounds.
  • Ability to support days, evenings, weekends, and other shift schedules as needed.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and willingness to travel more than 80% during the first three months, then up to 20% as needed.