FPV Pilot – Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist, DoorDash Air

The role

You will conduct hands-on drone testing and evaluation to support the development of next-generation UAS technologies. This involves operating multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms in acro mode within visual line of sight environments.

What you will do

• Operate small and mid-size 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.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to provide feedback on flight performance, controls tuning, and system reliability.
• Maintain detailed logs of flight hours, aircraft condition, and observed anomalies.
• Support safety and compliance processes in accordance with FAA Part 107 and internal operating procedures.
• Participate in system validation efforts involving PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink control systems.
• Contribute to iterative design reviews, prototype evaluations, and test readiness reviews.

Required qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• 100+ hours of logged FPV flight time
• 1+ year of consistent acro mode flight experience under visual line of sight (no goggles)
• Demonstrated experience with multi-rotor UAS operations
• Proven FPV flying background and ability to demonstrate control precision in manual (acro) mode
• Working knowledge of FAA small UAS regulations and operational best practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong situational awareness and adherence to test-site safety standards

Nice to have

• Experience with fixed-wing RC aircraft operations
• Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink
• Technical background in UAS systems, aerodynamics, or flight controls integration
• Ability to record and share video footage of recent acro line-of-sight FPV flights
• Previous work in structured flight test environments or R&D programs

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

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate will be verified

About the company

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash that explores robotics and automation to transform last-mile logistics. DoorDash is a technology and logistics company.