Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
401(K) Plan with Employer Matching
16 weeks paid parental leave
wellness benefits
commuter benefits match
Paid Time Off
Paid sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
basic life insurance
family-forming assistance
mental health program
Job Description
DoorDash Labs is an independent and innovative team within DoorDash, a leading technology and logistics company known for its commitment to empowering local economies. DoorDash initially began as a door-to-door food delivery service but has since expanded its horizons to become a comprehensive platform that customers trust for the delivery of a vast range of goods. At DoorDash Labs, the focus is on pioneering advancements in robotics and automation, specifically targeting long-term transformation of last-mile logistics. This cutting-edge division explores autonomous aviation technologies to enhance service efficiency and reliability in order to benefit millions of users including Dashers, merchant partners,... Show More
Job Requirements
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- 100+ hours of logged FPV flight time
- 1+ year of acro mode flight experience under visual line of sight
- Experience with multi-rotor UAS operations
- Proven ability to control FPV manually in acro mode
- Knowledge of FAA small UAS regulations
- Strong communication skills
- High situational awareness
- Adherence to test-site safety standards
Job Qualifications
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- 100+ hours of logged FPV flight time
- 1+ year of consistent acro mode flight experience under visual line of sight
- Demonstrated experience with multi-rotor UAS operations
- Proven FPV flying background and ability to demonstrate control precision in manual mode
- Working knowledge of FAA small UAS regulations and operational best practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong situational awareness and adherence to test-site safety standards
- Experience with fixed-wing RC aircraft operations
- Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink
- Technical background in UAS systems, aerodynamics, or flight controls integration
- Ability to record and share video footage of recent acro line-of-sight FPV flights
- Previous work in structured flight test environments or R&D programs
Job Duties
- Operate small and mid-size multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms in acro mode within visual line of sight environments
- Conduct test flights, calibration routines, and performance evaluations under engineering supervision
- Collaborate closely with systems engineers to provide high-quality, data-driven feedback on flight performance, controls tuning, and system reliability
- Maintain detailed logs of flight hours, aircraft condition, and observed anomalies
- Support safety and compliance processes in accordance with FAA Part 107 and internal operating procedures
- Participate in system validation efforts involving PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink control systems
- Contribute to iterative design reviews, prototype evaluations, and test readiness reviews
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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