--- title: 'Lab Generalist at Wing' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/lab-generalist-wing-palo-alto-gj7c9hwtdx8n' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-16' --- # Lab Generalist at Wing - **Company:** Wing - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA - **Posted:** 2026-09-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16 - **Apply:** https://wing.com/careers/8780987002?gh_jid=8780987002 ## Job description About Wing: Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us. About the Role: Wing is looking for a Lab Generalist to join our Wing Engineering Labs team. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA. As a member of the Wing Lab team, you will provide critical hands-on operational and technical support to Wing’s Hardware Engineering teams. In this role, you will assist with prototype builds, board bring-up, lab inventory organization, and electromechanical rework including fine-pitch soldering, BGA rework, and wire harness fabrication. We are looking for an adaptive, detail-oriented individual eager to solve problems, support cutting-edge drone development, and maintain high standards of lab safety and organization. What You’ll Do: - Assemble and disassemble prototype devices and electromechanical sub-assemblies in support of hardware engineering builds. - Perform board-level modifications and rework on prototype printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including fine-pitch soldering, SMT, and BGA components. - Fabricate and modify custom cable assemblies and wiring harnesses according to engineering schematics. - Maintain and organize laboratory workbenches, calibration schedules, safety equipment, tools, and shared workstations. - Procure and track consumable lab supplies, hardware stock, electronic components, and tools to ensure uninterrupted lab operations. - Collaborate with engineering teams to execute assigned tasks efficiently under established lab procedures and safety protocols. What You’ll Need: - 2+ years in a hardware engineering, electronics lab, or technical prototyping environment (including relevant vocational training, military, or internship experience). - Associate degree in Electronics / Electrical Technology, relevant trade certification, or equivalent practical experience. - Hands-on experience with PCB soldering, fine-pitch SMT component rework, and wire harness assembly. - Demonstrated understanding of standard laboratory safety protocols, ESD prevention, and 5S/housekeeping practices. - Ability to read and follow technical assembly instructions, wiring diagrams, and rework procedures under direction. - Basic familiarity with electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters, DC power supplies) and ECAD/schematic viewers. Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our [Candidate Accommodations Request Form](https://forms.gle/5wEF3MvTtEckFyAM8). ## About Wing ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Wing is an Alphabet company that operates a fleet of lightweight, highly automated delivery drones to transport small packages directly from businesses to homes in minutes. - **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.) - **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, California, United States - **Founded**: 2012 (started in the labs of X, Alphabet's Moonshot Factory) - **Founders**: Not publicly listed as individual founders; originated as a project within X (Alphabet's Moonshot Factory) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Drone Delivery / Last-Mile Logistics / Aviation Technology - **Target customers**: B2B (retailers like Walmart, DoorDash) and B2C (consumers receiving deliveries) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "We’re working to make delivery more convenient, sustainable, and accessible" [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers) ## Products & Services - **Drone Delivery Service**: A fully operational, FAA-approved commercial drone delivery service that delivers small packages (food, medicine, household essentials) directly to homes in minutes. The service is integrated with major retailers like Walmart and DoorDash. [wing.com](https://wing.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (Alphabet subsidiary) - **Key Metric**: Over 1 million residential deliveries completed; operates one of the largest aircraft fleets in the world [wing.com](https://wing.com/about) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Alphabet Inc. (parent company), Walmart, DoorDash. Executive team includes experience across aerospace, technology, and consumer brands [wing.com](https://wing.com/about) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount of 465 employees (+11.6% YoY) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wing) - Expanding to nearly 20 U.S. metros with a network of 270+ Walmart stores for coast-to-coast U.S. scale (announced 2025/2026) [wing.com](https://wing.com/about) - Received first FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate for drone operations in 2019 [wing.com](https://wing.com/about) - Strong partnerships with Walmart and DoorDash [wing.com](https://wing.com/about) ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover advantage**: First company to receive FAA approval for commercial drone delivery to homes in the U.S. (2019). - **Alphabet backing**: Deep resources, talent, and technological support from its parent company. - **Proven scale**: Over 1 million deliveries and operating one of the largest aircraft fleets globally. - **Regulatory expertise**: Pioneered the safety standards and regulatory framework for drone delivery in the U.S. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities and direction for growth**: Scaling the drone delivery network across the U.S. (targeting 270+ Walmart stores and 20 metros), strengthening partnerships with major retailers (Walmart, DoorDash), and expanding service hours and coverage areas [wing.com](https://wing.com/about). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Wing emphasizes a "respectful, collaborative, and open culture" and solving complex problems as a team. They describe their mission as "building an entirely new industry." [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers) - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers remote roles (especially in Software Engineering, Analytics, and Operations) alongside on-site positions in Palo Alto, CA and Dallas, TX [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/embed/job_app?for=wing&token=7832926002&t=) - **Notable Perks**: - Financial wellbeing: Competitive compensation, 401K matching, generous retirement plans, 1-on-1 financial coaches [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers) - Health and wellness: Top-tier healthcare providers, wellness & mental health programs, paid vacation, parental leave [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers) - Career development: Workshops, lunch & learns, fireside chats [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers) - **Engineering Culture**: Teams work on complex problems in hardware engineering (battery, power systems, reliability), software engineering (navigation, machine learning, perception), and operations at scale. The company is building the future of delivery from scratch [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers). ## Sources 1. [wing.com - About](https://wing.com/about) 2. [wing.com - Careers](https://wing.com/careers) 3. [wing.com - Homepage](https://wing.com/) 4. [LinkedIn - Wing](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wing) 5. 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