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# FPV Pilot - Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist

- **Company:** DOORDASH, INC.
- **Location:** Bay Point, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $59,072.0 - $86,944.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, System Testing, Reliability of Systems, Data Analytics
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=06c7f4218406e6fb

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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