FPV Pilot – Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist

DoorDash•Bay Point, CA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash that explores robotics and automation to transform last-mile logistics. This role focuses on hands-on drone testing and evaluation to support the development of next-generation UAS technologies. The FPV Pilot will work closely with systems and flight engineers to provide actionable flight data and feedback that drive design improvements and system reliability. This position is fully on-site at our Bay Point, California test facility.

Requirements

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required; will be verified).
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 (required).
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 and ability to translate flight behavior into engineering insights.
Strong situational awareness and adherence to test-site safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fixed-wing RC aircraft operations (huge plus).
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 for evaluation.
Previous work in structured flight test environments or R&D programs.

Responsibilities

Operate small and mid-size multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms in acro mode within visual line of sight (VLOS) environments.
Conduct test flights, calibration routines, and performance evaluations under engineering supervision.
Collaborate closely with systems engineers to provide high-quality, data-driven 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.