DoorDash · 1 week ago
FPV Pilot – Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist
Bay Point, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expDoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash focused on exploring robotics and automation for last-mile logistics. They are seeking a highly skilled FPV Pilot to conduct hands-on drone testing and evaluation, providing actionable flight data to improve UAS technologies.
AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Operate small and mid-size multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms in acro mode within visual line of sight (VLOS) 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
Qualification
Required
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required; will be verified)
100+ hours of logged FPV flight time
1+ year of consistent acro mode flight experience under visual line of sight (no goggles)
Demonstrated experience with multi-rotor UAS operations (required)
Proven FPV flying background and ability to demonstrate control precision in manual (acro) mode
Working knowledge of FAA small UAS regulations and operational best practices
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate flight behavior into engineering insights
Strong situational awareness and adherence to test-site safety standards
Preferred
Experience with fixed-wing RC aircraft operations (huge plus)
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 for evaluation
Previous work in structured flight test environments or R&D programs
Benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Company
DoorDash
DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.22BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersT. Rowe PriceDarsana Capital Partners
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2020-12-09IPO
2020-06-11Series H· $400M
Leadership Team
Tony Xu
CEO and Co-founder
Stanley Tang
Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer
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