UAS Flight Test Operator (I&II), DoorDash Air
Core
Execute structured drone test flights in manual and autonomous modes to validate new drone platforms for last-mile logistics.
Role type
UAS Flight Test Operator (I/II)
Builds
Autonomous aerial delivery systems
Domain
Robotics / Autonomous Aviation / Last-mile logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Part 107 certification, FPV/Acro Mode flight experience, PX4/ArduPilot/Auterion/Herelink firmware knowledge, FAA airspace regulations expertise, pre/post-flight check execution, battery management, field equipment preparation, anomaly detection, flight log documentation
Preferred skills
Experience in drone development, aerospace, or robotic testing programs, analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, Herelink
Responsibilities
Execute test flights in manual and autonomous modes, perform pre- and post-flight checks, manage batteries and equipment, operate in varied field environments, collaborate with engineering teams to surface observations and flag anomalies, document flight results and troubleshoot issues
Seniority
Individual Contributor
