Head of UTM and Airspace Integration

DoorDash, Inc

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On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
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$155,800–$229,100 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Head of UTM and Airspace Integration

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As the Head of UTM and Airspace Integration at DoorDash, you will lead the creation of a comprehensive Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system from scratch, shaping both regulatory frameworks and technical infrastructure to enable large-scale drone delivery operations. This senior principal role involves defining strategic architecture for detect-and-avoid systems and collaborating with specialized aviation stakeholders to ensure compliance with FAA regulations such as Part 108 and Section 2209. You will engage in policy-making bodies like JARUS, ASTM F38, and GUTMA to influence standards that impact DoorDash’s international expansion plans. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in UTM systems architecture and regulatory frameworks, a track record of shaping aviation policies internationally, and trusted relationships with key aviation authorities.

Skills

UTM FAA ASTM F38 JARUS GUTMA ICAO Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Python PostgreSQL Docker Terraform Prometheus GitLab

What you'll do

  • Define DoorDash’s end-to-end UTM strategy, including architecture and regulatory roadmap.
  • Lead the build-vs-partner decision for UTM and execute chosen path.
  • Influence UTM certification and regulatory requirements across international markets.
  • Represent DoorDash in key collaborative venues shaping policies and standards.
  • Ensure DoorDash maintains a leading position in US UTM Implementation Cohort.

What we're looking for

  • Deep expertise in UTM systems architecture and UAS operational risk assessment.
  • Track record of shaping aviation standards and policy at the international level.
  • Trusted relationships with FAA policy and rulemaking leadership.
  • Experience in both government and industry UTM roles, reconciling divergent perspectives.
  • Operational aviation background in air traffic control and NextGen deployment.
  • Ability to define strategic direction for UTM compliance and regulatory roadmaps.
  • Leadership in key collaborative venues like JARUS, ASTM F38, and GUTMA.

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