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About the Role

Support commercial drone delivery operations through scheduled and unscheduled fleet maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting. All hires will complete internal maintenance qualification, aircraft rating checks, and applicable pilot training to maintain operational readiness and safety. Specialists may be appointed as Maintenance Technicians based on technical expertise and aviation background, requiring formal company and FAA approval when mandated. Perform aircraft rigging, component replacements, routine bench testing, and support Part 107 maintenance test flights and system validation.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs across the commercial UAS fleet according to manufacturer procedures and Part 135 specs.
Diagnose and troubleshoot avionic, electrical, mechanical, and software system faults, telemetry logs, and maintenance software.
Maintain detailed aircraft logs, component history records, airworthiness tracking, and maintenance documentation in compliance with company SOPs and FAA regulations.
Conduct preflight inspection, airworthiness verification, post-maintenance test flights, and ground engine/motor runs prior to returning aircraft to active service.
Manage spare parts inventory, tool control, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and battery management systems to support high-availability flight schedules.
Collaborate with Flight Test and Reliability Engineering to evaluate hardware failures, recommend design modifications, and refine maintenance procedures.
Work with flight test personnel and cross-functional teams to execute approved test plans, flight test cards, procedures, and data collection objectives within the scope of assigned pilot duties to gain aircraft knowledge and experience.
Provide structured feedback on aircraft behavior, system performance, pilot interfaces, procedures, and operational limitations observed during commercial and test operations.
Identify hazards, aircraft discrepancies, abnormal conditions, and emerging risks through established channels.
Participate in standardization and safety reporting, and contribute operational expertise to SOPs, manuals, checklists, training materials, and flight procedures.
Support aircraft staging, equipment preparation, site setup, repositioning, and mission coordination as needed to conduct flight operations.
Operate in outdoor environments involving extended standing, equipment handling, and varying weather conditions, while adhering to company safety practices and operating limits.
Maintain schedule flexibility for commercial operations, training, and testing, including day, evening, and weekend shifts as required by program needs.
Participate in the company’s FAA/DOT drug and alcohol testing program, including pre-employment drug screening and ongoing testing as required for assigned safety-sensitive duties under 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40.

Requirements

Hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107).
Have practical experience in UAS assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, or equivalent technical background.
Proficient with hand tools, multimeter testing, soldering, telemetry log analysis, and component-level repairs of complex electromechanical systems.
Able to successfully complete required training, knowledge and competency evaluations, recurrent checks, and standardization requirements and maintain eligibility for assigned maintenance duties.
Consistently apply manuals, checklists, SOPs, operating limitations, and flight test procedures, and exercise sound judgment when conditions change.
Able to execute defined test objectives, communicate observations clearly, and work effectively with Flight Test and cross-functional teams while maintaining pilot responsibilities and established safety controls.
Maintain accurate flight, training, qualification, and operational records and provide clear reporting that supports traceability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

UAS maintenance
Technical troubleshooting
Drone piloting
Aircraft maintenance
Preventative maintenance
Inspections
Repairs
Avionic troubleshooting
Electrical system troubleshooting
Mechanical system troubleshooting
Software system troubleshooting
Telemetry log analysis
Maintenance software
Aircraft logging
Component history records
Airworthiness tracking
Documentation compliance
Preflight inspection
Airworthiness verification
Post-maintenance test flights
Ground engine/motor runs
Spare parts inventory management
Tool control
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) management
Battery management systems
Hardware failure evaluation
Design modification recommendation
Maintenance procedure refinement
Test plan execution
Flight test card execution
Procedure execution
Data collection
Pilot responsibilities
Aircraft system feedback
Procedure feedback
Operational limitation feedback
Hazard identification
Risk identification
Standardization participation
Safety reporting
SOP contribution
Manual contribution
Checklist contribution
Training material contribution
Flight procedure contribution
Aircraft staging
Equipment preparation
Site setup
Mission coordination
Outdoor operations
Equipment handling
Schedule flexibility
Drug and alcohol testing program participation
Hand tools proficiency
Multimeter testing proficiency
Soldering proficiency
Complex electromechanical system repair
Procedural adherence
Judgment
Communication
Teamwork
Record keeping
Reporting

Location

United States
Illinois
Colorado
NYC
Remote

Work Type

Full-time
Salaried
Hourly
Remote

Experience Level

Entry Level
Mid Level

Education Level

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)

Salary/Compensations

$28.40—$41.80 USD

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Flexible paid time off/vacation (for salaried roles)
80 hours of paid sick time per year (for salaried roles)
Vacation accrual (for hourly roles)
Paid sick time accrual (for hourly roles)
Wellness expense reimbursement

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
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