Doordashusa

Hardware Integration Engineer, DoorDash Air

Oakland, CA; San Francisco, CA. Posted 5 months ago

The role

You will work on the buildout, testing, and maintenance of next generation robotic systems. You will serve as a technical reference and collaborate with hardware, software, and safety teams to improve autonomous vehicle utilization and safety.

What you will do

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for autonomous robotic vehicles
  • Deliver vehicle integration support including designing, prototyping, and installing systems and sensors
  • Guide the vehicle through its lifecycle from build-out to operational shakedown testing
  • Construct and engineer test benches to validate systems
  • Create and maintain documentation for vehicle integration and assembly procedures
  • Employ root cause analysis to troubleshoot vehicle systems, components, and sensors
  • Manage and scale component provisioning and validation efforts
  • Collaborate across teams to satisfy provisioning and validation requirements
  • Address technical challenges autonomously with a focus on safety

Required qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 4+ years of technical experience focused on autonomous hardware and software systems
  • Direct, hands-on experience with LiDAR, RADAR, GPS, and cameras
  • Capability in interpreting and understanding electrical schematics and datasheets
  • Experience with soldering, crimping, and meticulous cable management
  • Familiarity with standard shop equipment including CNC, machining, metal working, welding, and 3D printers
  • Proficient in electromechanical repair and maintenance using diagnostic tools
  • Strong 3D modeling (CAD, Soildworks, Onshape or equivalent) skills

Nice to have

  • Working knowledge of Python, ROS, and Linux
  • Familiarity with programming microcontrollers/microprocessors
  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as DRONECAN/CAN/UART
  • Experience flashing software/firmware updates on hardware
  • Hands-on experience assembling, working with, and debugging hardware and software systems
  • Experience in low-volume manufacturing in the automotive, drone or robotics industry
  • Hobbies building robots, RC Cars Boats or Drones or playing with Arduinos/RPIs

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Commuter benefits match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Disability and basic life insurance
  • Family-forming assistance
  • Mental health program

Before you apply

  • Requires in-person 5 days a week
  • Requires availability for on-site interviews
  • No relocation assistance

About the company

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash working on building autonomous delivery robots and other automation solutions. DoorDash is a technology and logistics company.

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