Mx Operations Engineering Technician - Internship
As a UAS Technician in Esparto, California, you will build, test, and maintain advanced flight hardware and large-scale test infrastructure while collaborating with engineers to refine designs and troubleshoot prototypes. Your role involves executing complex test campaigns, performing front-line root cause analysis, and documenting detailed results to ensure vehicle reliability and safety.
Zipline is the world's largest drone delivery service, operating across four continents and completing a delivery every 30 seconds—from blood and vaccines to food and retail goods. Our mission is to make essential supplies accessible to everyone, everywhere. We're hiring Test Technicians to work hands-on with our latest prototype aircraft, building and maintaining flight vehicles, running everything from quick functional checkouts to long-duration test campaigns, creating test jigs and support structures, and investigating issues through detailed reporting. You'll work closely with our engineering team throughout the development process to test, iterate, and improve our aircraft. The ideal candidate has experience in a machine shop, working with electronics, and interpreting technical documentation such as mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. Strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and flexibility to work nights and weekends are essential. Interested? Check out the full job description and apply here: https://www.zipline.com/open-roles/7763685003
https://www.zipline.com/open-roles/7763685003
Join Zipline and help build the future of drone delivery. We are recruiting transitioning servicemen to join our test team in Esparto, California. Full-time positions are also available in California, Texas, and Arizona.
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- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway