Zachary Rich
About Zachary Rich
Zachary Rich is an experienced electrical engineer with a background in hardware design and engineering. He has worked for notable companies such as Apple Inc., Whisper, and Zipline, and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Zipline
Zachary Rich currently serves as an Electrical Engineer at Zipline, a role he has held since 2023. He works in South San Francisco, California, contributing to the company's mission of delivering medical supplies using drone technology. His responsibilities include designing and implementing electrical systems that support Zipline's innovative logistics solutions.
Previous Experience at Whisper
Zachary Rich has held multiple positions at Whisper, including Head of Hardware Engineering and Hardware Systems Architect. He worked at Whisper from 2021 to 2023, where he was involved in developing hardware solutions for advanced audio technology. His tenure included a significant focus on system architecture and engineering management.
Experience at Apple Inc.
Zachary Rich worked at Apple Inc. from 2011 to 2017, where he held the position of Hardware Design Engineer for both audio products and accessories for iPod, iPhone, and iPad. During his six years at Apple, he contributed to the design and development of various consumer electronics, enhancing product functionality and user experience.
Educational Background at MIT
Zachary Rich studied Electrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2003 to 2008. He completed a five-year program that provided him with a strong foundation in electrical systems, circuit design, and engineering principles, which have been instrumental in his subsequent career in hardware engineering.
Early Career and Research Experience
Zachary Rich began his career as an Undergraduate Researcher at the MIT Media Lab from 2005 to 2007. He also worked at Boston MicroSystems as an Electrical Engineer from 2007 to 2009 and at Intersil as a Display Products Engineer from 2010 to 2011. These early roles allowed him to gain practical experience in electrical engineering and product development.