South San Francisco, California, United States
Worked on a multidisciplinary team to develop Zipline's acoustic perception system.
• Developed custom acoustic sensing hardware from prototype stage through volume production, ranging from 3D printed one-off pieces to high volume injection molded hardware.
• Worked closely with EE team to design a compute module PCBA and enclosure with highly constrained size, weight, weather and thermal requirements. Setup production line for PCBA assembly.
• Supported mechanical testing work, including developing custom electro-mechanical testing hardware where COTS equipment wasn't available
• Setup an electrical prototyping space & helped maintained the machine shop
• Purchased & personally refurbished a South Bend 14" lathe to expand machine shop capabilities.