Ground Support Operators, Labs - DoorDash Air

<div class="content-intro"><p><img style="display: none; max-width: 100%;" src="https://click.appcast.io/greenhouse-te8/a31.png?ent=34&amp;e=22630&amp;t=1701374353806" width="1px"> <img style="display: none; max-width: 100%;" src="https://track.jobadx.com/v1/i.gif?utm_pixel=224e990b-8ff4-4287-8d5d-2ff09647f181&amp;utm_ptz=EST&amp;utm_rqt=track" alt="" width="1"></p></div><h2 data-local-id="17c27c3a865d" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="heading" data-prosemirror-node-block="true" data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">About the Team</strong></h2> <p data-local-id="271fa7a31e14" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We explore robotics and automation to transform last-mile logistics in the long term. If you have a passion for applying autonomous aviation technologies in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!</p> <h2 data-local-id="582f97adb081" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="heading" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">About the Role</strong></h2> <p data-local-id="bd0f43df5feb" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">In this role as a UAS Ground Support Operator, you’ll be part of a hands-on field testing team supporting flight validation of new drone platforms. You’ll work closely with flight test operators to keep aircraft ready to fly, minimize turn around time and operate the accompanying ground systems safely and efficiently. You will be reporting to the Flight Test Lead.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li data-local-id="7b8a2ff650e4" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Support daily test readiness</strong> by managing batteries, preparing equipment, and spearheading on-site logistics.</li> <li data-local-id="63e5f8378549" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Operate in field environments</strong> with extended periods of standing, repetitive drone handling, and outdoor exposure to varying weather (heat, dust, cold, wind, etc.).</li> <li data-local-id="7439fa54f024" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Stay flexible and responsive</strong> to shifting schedules, including early mornings, late afternoons, and variable hours based on test conditions. <strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Open to about 20% travel.&nbsp;</strong></li> <li data-local-id="d3c9e8eb53fc" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Collaborate with cross-functional teams</strong> to surface observations, flag anomalies, and support iterative improvement cycles during testing.</li> </ul> <p data-local-id="1b0e3b2d56e2" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Please note:</strong> This is an onsite role based in Bay Point, CA. Only candidates who are local or within commuting distance will be considered.&nbsp;</p> <p data-local-id="bc74e911f5ff" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-bl