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About Zipline
Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.
Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
About You and The Role
Do you thrive in high-pressure environments where every minute counts and your decisions directly impact life-saving deliveries? The Service Engineering team sits at the critical nexus between operations and engineering, serving as the first line of technical support for our global fleet of aircraft, droids, and docks. When assets go down, customers can't receive essential supplies—there's no room for delay.
Our Service Engineers are the elite troubleshooters who ensure grounded assets return to service with maximum velocity and quality. You'll work in 24/7 shift operations, serving as the primary technical lead who coordinates cross-team resources, diagnoses complex technical issues, and maintains the operational tempo that keeps Zipline flying around the world.
This role operates under strict regulatory requirements (FAA Part 135) and demanding performance targets to minimize time to service restoration and maximizing first-time fix rates. You'll serve both Flight Test and Commercial Operations, making your work essential to every delivery we make.
What You'll Do
As a Service Engineer, you'll lead technical response as the primary technical lead for grounded assets, coordinating cross-team resources and driving resolution with urgency and precision. Your systematic troubleshooting approach will use approved procedures and diagnostic tools to identify root causes and implement solutions for aircraft, droid, and dock systems. Working in 24/7 shift operations forms a core part of your responsibilities, including comprehensive handovers, on-call duties, and emergency response protocols to maintain continuous coverage.
You'll coordinate cross-team escalation to engineering support and maintenance teams, creating work orders and ensuring smooth handoffs when physical maintenance is required. Log analysis and diagnostics will become second nature as you identify patterns, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and generate reports that drive continuous improvement. Maintaining regulatory compliance with FAA Part 135 operations, CAMP requirements, and repairman certification standards ensures all documentation meets aviation industry standards.
Driving continuous improvement will be central to your role as you contribute to troubleshooting guides, identify automation opportunities, and provide feedback to design engineering on system improvements. You'll operate advanced tools including the Zipline ERP (Zerp) platform, Fleet Apps, incident.io, and Jira to track assets, manage incidents, and coordinate with global teams. Asset triage and prioritization will maximize operational impact, ensuring critical assets return to service first while managing multiple incidents simultaneously.
Documentation and tracking of all troubleshooting activities, resolutions, and lessons learned builds institutional knowledge and supports regulatory requirements.
What You'll Bring
- 3+ years of working experience with technical background in mechanical, electrical, software, mechatronics, aerospace or systems engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in systematic troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical documentation are essential.
- Operations or maintenance experience with complex systems in high-stakes environments where downtime has significant impact, will prepare you for this role.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills with proven ability to lead technical response, coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively under pressure are crucial.
- Data analysis capabilities with experience in log analysis, performance metrics, and basic scripting or SQL for troubleshooting and reporting will enhance your effectiveness.
- A continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to identify process improvements, contribute to documentation, and drive operational excellence aligns with our culture.
- Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a rapidly changing environment where procedures, tools, and priorities evolve frequently is essential.
- Customer impact focus with understanding that your work directly affects life-saving deliveries and operational reliability drives everything we do.
- You are eligible to work in Rwanda
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical writing skills with experience creating troubleshooting guides, procedures, and technical documentation support our documentation-driven culture.
- Multi-site operations experience supporting distributed teams and assets across multiple time zones matches our global operations.
- Automation and tooling experience with process improvement, script development, or system integration contributes to our continuous improvement efforts.
What Else You Need to Know
This role requires working 24/7 shift operations including nights, weekends, and holidays as part of our continuous coverage model. You'll participate in on-call rotations and must be available for rapid response when critical assets are grounded.
The position operates under strict performance metrics and regulatory requirements. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your decisions directly impact customer deliveries and operational safety.
Ability to sit (or stand at a standing desk) for long periods of time to review tickets, conduct analysis and coordinate solutions with engineers when needed.
Travel may be required occasionally for training, certification, or site support activities (10%).
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Rwanda Plumbing and Mechanical Engineer (Fixed-Term)
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.
To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
About the Role
Seeking an experienced Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer with 7 years of experience to oversee the designs and installation of high-quality building services systems for major seed processing facilities that support long-term agricultural operations.
Responsibilities
Lead Technical Design Review & Engineering Oversight
- Review and validate designs for plumbing, HVAC/ventilation, fire protection, and water systems, ensuring accuracy, coordination, and constructability.
- Provide technical guidance, resolve design gaps, and approve contractor submissions including materials and method statements.
- Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with approved designs and engineering standards.
Oversee Construction & System Implementation
- Supervise installation of mechanical and plumbing systems across buildings and external infrastructure (water supply, sewer, drainage, irrigation, and pumping systems).
- Conduct site inspections to ensure alignment with drawings, specifications, and BoQs.
- Oversee testing and commissioning, verifying system performance prior to handover.
Ensure Quality, Safety & Cross-Disciplinary Coordination
- Enforce quality standards and ensure adherence to safety procedures across all mechanical and plumbing works.
- Inspect materials and installations to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, architectural, and electrical teams to prevent design and installation conflicts.
Drive Technical Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Resolve on-site engineering challenges related to design, installation, and system performance.
- Review contractor reports, technical queries, and claims, providing clear engineering recommendations.
- Capture and document lessons learned to improve future project delivery and technical standards.
Build Team Capability & Support Project Delivery
- Provide technical guidance to contractor teams to ensure high-quality execution.
- Support development of technical documentation, scopes of work, and engineering inputs for projects.
- Contribute to team development and, where applicable, supervise junior engineering staff.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- With 7 years of relevant experience in mechanical/building services engineering with design and construction oversight.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related field.
- Professional registration with the Institution of Engineers Rwanda is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit MEP) and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Solid understanding of construction principles, building codes, and occupational health and safety standards.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems, including water supply, drainage, sewer, HVAC, fire protection, and pumping systems.
- Strong communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda; French is an added advantage.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Bugesera, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration
1 year
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
Application Deadline
21 June 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Ready to apply?
Apply to One Acre Fund
Rwanda Electrical Engineer (Fixed-Term)
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.
To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
About the Role
Seeking a high-caliber Electrical Project Engineer with 7+ years of experience to lead our electrical system. You will ensure SANS compliance and technical excellence from design to commissioning for reliable electrical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Lead Electrical Design Review & Technical Oversight
- Design and review electrical systems (LV/MV, power distribution, lighting, grounding) using relevant engineering tools and standards.
- Validate load calculations, system sizing, and contractor shop drawings for accuracy and compliance.
- Approve materials, equipment, and technical submissions to ensure alignment with project specifications.
Oversee Installation, Testing & Commissioning
- Supervise electrical installations across all systems, ensuring correct routing, positioning, and integration.
- Monitor inspections, testing, and commissioning to verify system performance and readiness.
- Ensure compliance with national codes, safety standards, and project requirements.
Ensure Quality, Safety & Cross-Disciplinary Coordination
- Enforce quality control and adherence to occupational health and safety standards on-site.
- Coordinate electrical works with civil, structural, architectural, and MEP teams to prevent conflicts and delays.
- Identify and resolve technical issues during construction, ensuring high-quality execution.
Drive Reporting, Documentation & Risk Management
- Prepare and maintain accurate technical reports, site inspection records, and progress updates.
- Review and validate as-built drawings and final project documentation.
- Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to support timely project delivery.
Lead Site Teams & Build Technical Capability
- Supervise and coordinate site electrical teams, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality standards.
- Provide on-site technical guidance and training to contractors and technicians.
- Share lessons learned and best practices to strengthen internal team capability and future project delivery.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- With over 7 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and construction supervision.
- Professional registration (e.g. Institution of Engineers) and relevant certifications (e.g. RURA) are an added advantage.
- Experience in CAD and design tools, electrical software, and QA/QC tools.
- Hands-on experience supervising electrical installations on construction sites.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including LV/MV distribution, grounding, lighting, and power systems.
- Effective communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda; French is an added advantage.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Bugesera, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration
1 year
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
Application Deadline
24 June 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Ready to apply?
Apply to One Acre Fund