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Ground Support Operator, DoorDash Air

Oakland💼 Full-time💰 $24–$24🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Support flight validation of new drone platforms by managing batteries, preparing equipment, and operating ground systems safely in field environments.

Role type

UAS Ground Support Operator

Builds

Flight test readiness and data collection for autonomous aviation platforms

Domain

Robotics and autonomous aviation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Part 107 license, battery management, equipment preparation, on-site logistics, field operations, anomaly reporting, cross-functional collaboration, technical troubleshooting, data collection, safety compliance

Preferred skills

Tech-savviness, critical thinking, adaptability, fast-paced environment experience, analytical thinking, clear communication

Technologies

UAS ground systems, drone platforms

Responsibilities

Manage batteries and prepare equipment for flight tests, operate ground systems in varying weather conditions, collaborate with cross-functional teams to surface observations and flag anomalies, support iterative improvement cycles during testing, document results and provide feedback on operational performance

Seniority

Individual Contributor, hands-on field support

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