Drone Operations, Intern - Labs (Summer 2027)

The role

You will support daily flight operations for a drone delivery program. You will work with pilots, technicians, and engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve procedures.

What you will do

• Work with pilots, technicians, and engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve procedures.
• Review flight logs and mission data to find trends in safety, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Help run field operations at flight sites, including aircraft setup, loading, and recovery.
• Own an intern project and present results to the team at the end of summer.

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. Degree in Aviation Studies or equivalent
• No more than 2 years of full-time work experience
• Graduating between Fall 2027 to Summer 2028
• Hold, or are willing to obtain, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Hands-on experience building, flying, or maintaining drones or radio-controlled (RC) aircraft
• Can operate in field environments with extended periods of standing, repetitive drone handling, and outdoor exposure to varying weather (heat, dust, cold, wind, etc.)
• Communicate clearly and follow safety procedures carefully

Benefits

• Housing stipend
• Relocation stipend
• Wellness reimbursement benefit
• Access to an employee assistance program
• In-office lunch credits

About the company

DoorDash is a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery. DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash.