The Hardware Validation Engineer will be part of DoorDash Labs, focusing on verifying and validating the system requirements for the next-generation autonomous delivery robot, Dot. This role involves developing and executing test campaigns to ensure the delivery hardware meets performance, safety, and regulatory standards. The position requires collaboration with various teams and occasional travel to test sites. Candidates should have a passion for applying AI and robotics solutions in a widely used service.

• B.S., M.S., or PhD. in engineering, such as robotics, mechanical, electrical, or computer science.
• 5+ years of industry experience in automotive or mechatronics engineering testing and validation at the system level.
• Hands-on experience with CAN bus and Ethernet data logging and analysis tools.
• Experience with environmental testing, including thermal, shock, and IP testing.
• A track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects and programs.
• A working understanding of vehicle mechanicals and electronics.
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle perception systems.

• Validate the next-generation robot delivery hardware.
• Work with hardware requirement owners to develop and execute robot system tests.
• Validate the electrical, mechanical, thermal, safety, and sensing performance of the robot across various environments.
• Improve robot reliability through rigorous testing and troubleshooting efforts.
• Collaborate with leaders and engineers across DevOps, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI, and Ops to plan, track, follow up, and resolve issues.
• Construct and maintain test tooling, fixtures, and documentation.
• Lead test reviews and report on test program progress.