FPV Pilot - Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled FPV Pilot with advanced acro mode flight experience for visual line-of-sight operations (no goggles). This role focuses on hands-on drone testing and evaluation to support the development of next-generation UAS technologies. You’ll 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. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., * 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.

• 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., * 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.

Pulled from the full job description Paid parental leave Parental leave

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users-from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We’re committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

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We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

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