Flight Test Engineer

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$159,800–$235,000 / yr
Posted
50 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $197k
$127k most similar roles pay here $247k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$192,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $197k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

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About DoorDash, Inc

DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.

DoorDash, Inc currently has 187 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Flight Test Engineer

Flight Test Engineer, DoorDash Air joins the DoorDash Labs team to develop automation and robotics solutions for last-mile logistics. In this role, you will serve as the primary bridge between engineering and flight operations, translating technical requirements into test objectives while managing instrumentation, safety, and data quality across rapid campaigns. You will plan, execute, and analyze flight tests to evaluate vehicle performance, control behavior, and system reliability for next-generation delivery aircraft. To succeed, you must develop Python and SQL-based tools for data visualization and trend detection, utilize SIL and HIL environments to validate software updates, and perform root cause analysis on failures. The role requires expertise in flight test fundamentals, Git-based version control, and potentially C++ for reviewing embedded code. You will solve complex problems regarding vehicle dynamics and electric aircraft systems like battery modeling and motor performance.

What you'll do

  • Plan and execute flight tests to evaluate vehicle performance, control behavior, and system reliability.
  • Act as the primary bridge between engineering teams and flight operations to translate technical requirements into test objectives.
  • Analyze flight data to provide actionable insights on vehicle dynamics and subsystem interactions for design teams.
  • Develop Python and SQL-based tools for flight data visualization, trend detection, and performance assessment.
  • Utilize SIL and HIL environments to validate software updates, control algorithms, and sensor integrations.
  • Identify and quantify failures and reliability trends from test data to drive root cause analysis.
  • Create comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports that maintain traceability to system requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Strong foundation in flight test engineering including planning, instrumentation, data reduction, and safe execution.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis, tool development, and automation.
  • Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative software development workflows.
  • Ability to use SIL and HIL environments to validate software updates and sensor integrations.
  • Familiarity with C++ codebases for reading and reviewing embedded or autonomy code is a plus.
  • Experience with electric aircraft systems, including battery modeling and motor performance characterization, is highly valued.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills to translate complex test data into actionable engineering insights.

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