The Flight Test Engineer role at DoorDash Labs focuses on planning, executing, and analyzing flight tests for next-generation delivery aircraft. This position serves as a critical link between engineering and flight operations, ensuring that test objectives align with engineering goals. The team is dedicated to enhancing last-mile logistics through innovative automation and robotics solutions. Candidates should possess strong flight-test fundamentals and practical software skills to contribute effectively to the team's mission.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong foundation in flight test engineering, including test planning and safe test execution.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and tooling.
• Comfortable with Git-based version control and collaborative software development workflows.
• Familiarity with C++ codebases is a plus.
• Experience with electric aircraft systems is highly valued.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Plan, scope, and execute flight tests to evaluate vehicle performance and system reliability.
• Act as the primary interface between engineering and flight test operations.
• Analyze flight test data to assess vehicle dynamics and control performance.
• Develop and maintain Python- and SQL-based analysis tools for flight data visualization.
• Use SIL and HIL environments to validate software updates and control algorithms.
• Identify and quantify failures and performance deviations from test data.
• Contribute to the creation of test plans, procedures, and reports.