About Zipline 

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain. 

About the Role:

As the Regional Construction Manager you will own and drive all aspects of project construction to establish Zipline’s ground infrastructure in the region. This includes managing the entire process from contractor evaluation, contracting and bid evaluation, design review in partnership with our engineering teams, through to full scope site construction management and project competition  and oversight in partnership with our Service Operations and Superintendent teams. You’ll work closely with the broader Deployment and Construction team, Real Estate and Government Affairs teams, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

You will lead negotiations, manage external vendors, and ensure project timelines are met, all while maintaining alignment with Zipline’s strategic goals. Zipline’s Community Engagement and Legal teams will support you in fostering local partnerships and navigating jurisdictional processes to fast-track approvals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with City Managers, staff, and City Council members and inspectors to facilitate smooth approvals and permit completion from Planning and Zoning commissions and AHJ’s. 
• Collaborate closely with jurisdictions, land use counsel, and our Legal team to create pathways for drone delivery in evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Engage with partners’ Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field 
• 6+  years of experience in real estate development or construction.
• Proven ability to manage entitlements and permits for infrastructure projects in collaboration with customers’ Real Estate and Construction teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• 4+ years of experience working with external design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEPs) on commercial real estate or construction projects.
• Familiarity with working alongside Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to navigate permitting and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
• Ability to travel frequently 75%+ with a near term focus in West Coast Region, an travel to our head offices in California and other domestic states, and possible international travel to support expansion projects.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

If you’d like to learn more about Zipline and our teams, feel free to check out our Instagram, one of our Reddit AMA’s, or our website!

About Zipline 

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain. 

About the Role:

As the Regional Construction Manager you will own and drive all aspects of project construction to establish Zipline’s ground infrastructure in the region. This includes managing the entire process from contractor evaluation, contracting and bid evaluation, design review in partnership with our engineering teams, through to full scope site construction management and project competition  and oversight in partnership with our Service Operations and Superintendent teams. You’ll work closely with the broader Deployment and Construction team, Real Estate and Government Affairs teams, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

You will lead negotiations, manage external vendors, and ensure project timelines are met, all while maintaining alignment with Zipline’s strategic goals. Zipline’s Community Engagement and Legal teams will support you in fostering local partnerships and navigating jurisdictional processes to fast-track approvals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with City Managers, staff, and City Council members and inspectors to facilitate smooth approvals and permit completion from Planning and Zoning commissions and AHJ’s. 
• Collaborate closely with jurisdictions, land use counsel, and our Legal team to create pathways for drone delivery in evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Engage with partners’ Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field 
• 6+  years of experience in real estate development or construction.
• Proven ability to manage entitlements and permits for infrastructure projects in collaboration with customers’ Real Estate and Construction teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• 4+ years of experience working with external design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEPs) on commercial real estate or construction projects.
• Familiarity with working alongside Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to navigate permitting and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
• Ability to travel frequently 75%+ with a near term focus in East Coast Region, an travel to our head offices in California and other domestic states, and possible international travel to support expansion projects.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

If you’d like to learn more about Zipline and our teams, feel free to check out our Instagram, one of our Reddit AMA’s, or our website!

About Zipline 

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain. 

About the Role:

As the Regional Construction Manager you will own and drive all aspects of project construction to establish Zipline’s ground infrastructure in the region. This includes managing the entire process from contractor evaluation, contracting and bid evaluation, design review in partnership with our engineering teams, through to full scope site construction management and project competition  and oversight in partnership with our Service Operations and Superintendent teams. You’ll work closely with the broader Deployment and Construction team, Real Estate and Government Affairs teams, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

You will lead negotiations, manage external vendors, and ensure project timelines are met, all while maintaining alignment with Zipline’s strategic goals. Zipline’s Community Engagement and Legal teams will support you in fostering local partnerships and navigating jurisdictional processes to fast-track approvals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with City Managers, staff, and City Council members and inspectors to facilitate smooth approvals and permit completion from Planning and Zoning commissions and AHJ’s. 
• Collaborate closely with jurisdictions, land use counsel, and our Legal team to create pathways for drone delivery in evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Engage with partners’ Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field 
• 6+  years of experience in real estate development or construction.
• Proven ability to manage entitlements and permits for infrastructure projects in collaboration with customers’ Real Estate and Construction teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• 4+ years of experience working with external design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEPs) on commercial real estate or construction projects.
• Familiarity with working alongside Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to navigate permitting and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
• Ability to travel frequently 75%+ with a near term focus in South-West Region, an travel to our head offices in California and other domestic states, and possible international travel to support expansion projects.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

If you’d like to learn more about Zipline and our teams, feel free to check out our Instagram, one of our Reddit AMA’s, or our website!

*This will be a remote-based role, but the individual must be based in the Greater Houston, TX area*

We have an immediate opening for an Account Manager with a proven track record of success to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to the Account Growth leader, this role serves as a critical member of the Account Management team and is responsible for bringing our staffing solutions to large businesses. As an Account Manager, you will manage a portfolio of top-tier assigned customers within Midwest markets, develop new business from existing clients, and actively seek expansion opportunities to grow overall client revenue. This role will have a visible impact on our growing organization. This is a true career opportunity with tremendous professional and financial upside. This role requires business acumen and a strong motivation to maximize revenue and impact on the business.

Who You Are:

• 3+ years of industry expertise either in software, human capital management technology, staffing, or recruiting industry sales
• Consistent achievement of sales goals
• Excellent communication skills and a consultative approach to identifying problems and finding solutions
• Takes ownership of problems and proactively seeks timely resolution
• Proficient in Salesforce
• Ability to play well with members of your team through collaboration and sharing of learned insights
• Passion for Instawork and a strong motivation to maximize revenue and impact on the business
• Drive and willingness to exceed expectations with a strong work ethic
• Strategic and creative thinking enables you to understand industry and customer trends and apply those insights to deliver business results
• An entrepreneurial spirit and creativity that sparks your capacity for building and growing business and solving problems

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with accounts with a long-term partnership vision in mind
• Own both growth and retention metrics for a portfolio of customer accounts
• Provide daily support and service to clients, rallying internal resources to achieve and exceed client expectations
• Demonstrate a strong business case for Instawork through a strong motivation to maximize revenue and impact on the business
• Meet and exceed your sales growth goals through forging relationships with key decision makers within target accounts with the end goal of securing new business and growing overall client revenue
• Identify, prioritize, and track progress towards key account metrics and annual quota
• Ability to demonstrate how you have established a set of smart goals on your largest opportunities and proven success on execution
• Stay current on our clients' business, industry, and key objectives and challenges so that you can be a trusted ally in providing thought leadership
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across product, engineering, community operations, and finance
• Present to a wide audience of potential buyers including C-level and executive sponsors both in person and virtually

For TX-Based Applicants:

• The base salary for this position is $90,000, with an OTE of $150,000 (uncapped sales incentive pay)
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
• This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 8 paid company holidays annually
• Phone stipend
• Commuter stipend
• Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
• Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
• Flexible spending plans
• 401K plan
• Perkspot - discount program through Lumity

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Electrical Engineer

Rugged Robotics is on a mission to empower the construction industry to build better by innovating new approaches to tough problems using automation. We are a fast-paced start-up environment where every employee takes on many roles and wears many hats.  To help our customers to build better, we need to build the best team.

The hardware team at Rugged Robotics is responsible for prototyping, designing, and manufacturing robotic solutions that automate construction layout with speed, precision, and reliability. We have robots operating on jobsites across the country today and are now at an inflection point—transitioning from our first-generation system to a next-generation platform built for scale. As an Electrical Engineer working on robots at a start-up, you’ll work at the intersection of hardware and firmware, improving systems running in the field today while developing the architecture for the next generation.

The Role

• Develop and own embedded firmware that powers core robot functionality, with a focus on reliability, performance, and real-world deployment
• Support a full product lifecycle including detailed-design, manufacturing, and deployment phases of the project by conceptualizing, creating, building, debugging, testing, and refining product solutions.
• Architect and design electrical systems for construction robots based on customer needs.
• Create circuits, schematics, and board layouts of new PCB designs for prototypes and product.
• Make informed engineering decisions by creating simulations, running tests, methodically collecting data from measuring equipment, and conducting analyses with a range of techniques.
• Engage and collaborate with vendors around the world to refine designs and deliver hardware to meet project timelines.
• Help shape the electrical and embedded foundation of a product that is transitioning from direct deployment to broad market adoption

You Are

• Experienced with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and firmware development, with an interest in building tightly integrated hardware/software systems
• Experienced with years of designing, developing, and testing complex electrical power & communication systems using Altium, Allegro, or other CAD tools.
• Comfortable taking ideas from concept to reality and are passionate about creating product that exceeds customer's expectations.
• Hands-on with board bring-up & debug and interested in supporting your designs throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to debugging field failures with our customers.
• Comfortable debugging issues that span electrical, firmware, and system-level interactions on real hardware
• Eager to learn new technologies, want to grow as an individual with our organization, and comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to and enjoy traveling on the job to see your product in action and learning from our customers.

Great to Have

• Experience with BLDC motor & drives, varieties of sensors, and motion control.
• Comfortable with project leadership, team growth and mentoring
• Experience with computing solutions, microcontrollers, embedded systems, and writing firmware
• Experience with sensor integration and real-time data pipelines
• Experience with design for test and manufacturing

Perks

• A full time, competitive salary with equity
• Flexible paid vacation from day one
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k Plan available

Rugged Robotics is headquartered in Houston, TX in the vibrant neighborhood of East Downtown. This role requires close collaboration with teammates, and we value the interactions that come from working together around the robots in the lab.

Interested in Rugged but don't tick all the boxes? Don't see a role that meets your skills? Reach out, let us know how you think you can contribute to the team, and define your own position.

Rugged Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our company. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected legal status

Robotic Operations Technician

About Rugged Robotics

At Rugged Robotics, we’re on a mission to modernize commercial construction with innovative, reliable solutions that transform how projects are built. Through automation and precision, we empower crews to deliver work faster, safer, and smarter. Joining our team means more than just building and operating robots; it’s an opportunity to help reshape an industry that touches every community.

We’re looking for curious builders and problem-solvers who are ready to embrace responsibility, tackle challenges directly, and grow as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Role Overview

The operations team is the face of Rugged Robotics in the field. They bring our mission to life by deploying our robots and supporting customers hands-on to deliver a consistent, precise, and reliable layout. As a Robotic Operations Technician, your primary responsibility will be operating robots at customers’ job sites, dynamically blending technology, teamwork, and a solution-oriented mindset to have a direct impact on how projects get built.

When not in the field, you’ll work from our Houston HQ in East Downtown, preparing for the next project while sharing insights from the field that inform our engineering roadmap and sales process.

What You’ll Do

• Travel frequently (up to 90%) across the United States to deploy and operate our robot on active construction sites
• Use a tablet to operate and monitor robotic systems
• Troubleshoot technical issues (mechanical, electrical, or software-related) on the spot
• Collaborate with the engineering team to report field insights and propose product improvements
• Become an expert in our system to deliver accurate layouts to customers
• Represent Rugged Robotics professionally and confidently while on-site with clients

You Are

• Energized by extensive travel (up to 90%) and hands-on work with customers in the field
• An effective communicator who builds trust with stakeholders both on-site and at HQ
• Motivated to deliver exceptional service that consistently exceeds customer expectations
• Thrive on learning new technologies and expanding your knowledge of robotic systems across software, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
• Proactive about improving tools, processes, and customer experiences through initiative and problem-solving

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Houston, TX
• Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Willing to frequently travel on domestic U.S. airlines (up to 90% of the time)
• Able to transport robots and equipment as needed
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions on active construction sites
• Capable of navigating uneven ground, scaffolding, ladders, and stairs
• Prepared to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods
• Physically capable of performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Great to Have

• Strong communication and customer service instincts
• Exposure to mechanical design, assembly, scripting, or electrical wiring
• Previous experience with robotics, automation, or complex machinery
• Past field experience in construction or other technical environments
• Prior exposure to mechanical design, assembly, software scripting (Python a plus), and electrical wiring

Perks

• Full-time, Competitive Salary with equity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Paid Vacation from day one
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• 401k Plan available

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Interested in Rugged Robotics but don't tick all the boxes? Don't see a role that meets your skills? Reach out, let us know how you think you can contribute to the team, and define your own position.

Rugged Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our company. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected legal status.

Field Surveyor

Rugged Robotics is on a mission to empower the construction industry to build better by innovating new approaches to tough problems using automation. We are a fast-paced start-up environment where every employee takes on many roles and wears many hats. To help our customers to build better, we need to build the best team.

The operations team at Rugged Robotics is responsible for deploying our robot in the field and providing the service of automated construction layout with speed, precision, and reliability. As a Field Surveyor you will establish or verify building control at customer sites and work with the customer to ensure accuracy. Alongside typical survey work, you will utilize our robots to perform automated layout at customer’s construction sites, working directly with them to address their needs, and assisting the engineering team in developing improvements to hardware & software systems. 

The Role

• Frequently travel (up to 75% of the time) to customer sites to deploy and operate robotic total stations for automated layout and control network establishment.
• Perform best fits of building columns and other features to establish building control points and run traverses to verify as-built conditions against CAD/BIM models.
• Operate AutoCAD and other survey software to import/export survey data, perform stakeouts, and generate field deliverables.
• When not performing active survey shoots, you will operate our robots to execute automated layout for customers.
• Collaborate directly with clients and internal engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment, refine workflows, and drive platform improvements.
• Supervise and mentor junior crew members and act as the subject-matter expert for surveying within the company.

You Are

• A licensed Professional Surveyor (or equivalent) with 3+ years of field surveying or survey crew chief experience in a construction setting.
• Highly proficient with robotic total stations, digital levels, and AutoCAD
• Comfortable interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Able to lift up to 90lbs of survey equipment safely.
• An excellent communicator who can build rapport with diverse stakeholders, from site superintendents to subcontractors, while representing Rugged Robotics professionally.
• A proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement in both process and technology
• Eager to learn new things, especially in the areas of robotics in order to grow with our startup and thrive in the dynamic, customer-focused environment.
• Comfortable operating independently while on-site.

Great to Have

• Experience with BIM processes and related software (Revit, Navisworks, etc.)
• Familiarity with LiDAR scanning, drone mapping, and other geospatial data collection methods.
• Familiarity with processing 3d scans and aligning models to fit as-built conditions.

Perks

• A full-time, competitive salary with equity
• Flexible paid vacation from day one
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k Plan available

Rugged Robotics is headquartered in Houston, TX in the vibrant neighborhood of East Downtown. This role requires close collaboration with teammates, and we value the interactions that come from working together around the robots in the lab.

Interested in Rugged Robotics but don't tick all the boxes? Don't see a role that meets your skills? Reach out, let us know how you think you can contribute to the team, and define your own position.

Rugged Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our company. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected legal status.