Hardware Validation Engineer

DoorDash•Oakland, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a highly motivated Hardware Validation Engineer to verify and validate the system requirements for Dot, our next-generation autonomous delivery robot. In this role, you will develop and execute test campaigns to ensure our delivery hardware meets performance, safety, and regulatory goals. You will join our V&V team based in Oakland. This role requires occasional travel to test sites in California, Arizona, and Michigan.

Requirements

B.S., M.S., or PhD. in engineering, e.g. robotics, mechanical, electrical or computer science
5+ years of industry experience working in automotive or mechatronics engineering testing & validation at the system level
Hands-on experience with CAN bus & Ethernet data logging and analysis tools
Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, shock, and IP testing
A track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects and programs
A working understanding of vehicle mechanicals and electronics
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle perception systems

Responsibilities

Validate our next-generation robot delivery hardware
Work with hardware requirement owners to develop and execute robot system tests
Validate the electrical, mechanical, thermal, safety, and sensing performance of the robot across a challenging breadth of environments
Improve robot reliability through rigorous testing and troubleshooting efforts
Work with leaders and engineers across DevOps, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI and Ops to plan, track, follow up and resolve issues
Construct and maintain test tooling, fixtures, and documentation
Lead test reviews and report out on test program progress