Uas Flight Test Lead

DoorDash

Bay Point, CA, United States
Base: $85,400—$125,500; bonus/equity: not specifie...
On-site
Flight test execution
Operational readiness
Team leadership
Lead a high-performing flight test operations team and set the standard for safety, execution quality, and testing

Job Summary

  • Lead a high-performing flight test operations team and set the standard for safety, execution quality, and testing.
  • Own operational execution and decision-making in dynamic, real-world flight environments.
  • Shape scalable operational workflows, training standards, and documentation.

Matching Summary

Lead a high-performing flight test operations team and set the standard for safety, execution quality, and testing.

Salary

Base: $85,400—$125,500; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, parental leave, wellness benefits, PTO, sick leave, medical, dental, vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Flight test execution
  • Operational readiness
  • Team leadership
  • Structured test plans
  • Safety compliance
  • Troubleshooting technical issues

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Fast-moving environments
  • Building operational culture

Key Requirements

  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Hands-on drone flight experience
  • Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, or Herelink systems
  • Experience leading teams in field-based environments

Work Rights

Not specified

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