Drone Operations, Intern - Labs (Summer 2027)
Core
Support daily flight operations for DoorDash's drone delivery program, from test flights to commercial delivery, by rotating through pilots, maintenance, quality/safety, and engineering functions.
Role type
Drone Operations Intern
Builds
DoorDash's drone delivery service
Domain
Logistics + Robotics
Required skills
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, hands-on drone/RC aircraft building/flying/maintenance, field operations in varying weather, data review for safety/reliability trends, project ownership
Preferred skills
B.S. or M.S. in Aviation Studies, no more than 2 years full-time work experience, graduating Fall 2027 to Summer 2028
Technologies
Drones, RC aircraft, flight logs, mission data
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot issues and improve procedures with pilots/technicians/engineers, review flight logs and mission data, run field operations including aircraft setup/loading/recovery, own an intern project and present results
Seniority
Intern
