FPV Pilot - Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist

DoorDash, Inc

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Bay Point, CA
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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.

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TL;DR · FPV Pilot - Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist

As an FPV Pilot – Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist, you will join DoorDash Air to support the development of next-generation UAS technologies through hands-on drone testing and evaluation. Working within a specialized robotics and automation team, you will operate small and mid-size multi-rotor and fixed-wing platforms in acro mode during visual line-of-sight flights. Your daily responsibilities include conducting test flights, performing calibration routines, maintaining detailed flight logs, and providing data-driven feedback to systems engineers regarding control tuning and reliability. You will navigate technical challenges involving PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink control systems while ensuring compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations. This role is critical for solving complex engineering problems in the autonomous aviation space by translating flight behaviors into actionable insights to improve aircraft performance and system integrity during iterative design reviews and prototype evaluations.

What you'll do

  • Operate multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms in acro mode within visual line-of-sight environments.
  • Conduct test flights, calibration routines, and performance evaluations under engineering supervision.
  • Provide data-driven feedback to systems engineers regarding flight performance, controls tuning, and system reliability.
  • Maintain detailed logs of flight hours, aircraft conditions, and observed anomalies.
  • Support safety and compliance processes in accordance with FAA Part 107 regulations.
  • Participate in system validation efforts involving PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink control systems.
  • Contribute to iterative design reviews, prototype evaluations, and test readiness reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
  • Must have over 100 hours of logged FPV flight time.
  • Must have at least 1 year of consistent acro mode flight experience in visual line-of-sight (no goggles).
  • Must have demonstrated experience with multi-rotor UAS operations.
  • Must possess a proven FPV flying background and ability to demonstrate control precision in manual acro mode.
  • Must have working knowledge of FAA small UAS regulations and operational best practices.
  • Preferred: Experience with fixed-wing RC aircraft operations.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink systems or a technical background in UAS aerodynamics.

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