UAS Operations Specialist, Labs

About the Team 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! About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled FPV Pilot with advanced acro mode flight experience for visual line-of-sight operations (no goggles). This role focuses on hands-on drone testing and evaluation to support the development of next-generation UAS technologies. You’ll work closely with systems and flight engineers to provide actionable flight data and feedback that drive design improvements and system reliability. This position is fully on-site at our Bay Point, California test facility. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will... Operate small and mid-size multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms in acro mode within visual line of sight (VLOS) environments. Conduct test flights, calibration routines, and performance evaluations under engineering supervision. Collaborate closely with systems engineers to provide high-quality, data-driven feedback on flight performance, controls tuning, and system reliability. Maintain detailed logs of flight hours, aircraft condition, and observed anomalies. Support safety and compliance processes in accordance with FAA Part 107 and internal operating procedures. Participate in system validation efforts involving PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink control systems. Contribute to iterative design reviews, prototype evaluations, and test readiness reviews. We’re excited about you because you have... FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required; will be verified). 100+ hours of logged FPV flight time. 1+ year of consistent acro mode flight experience under visual line of sight (no goggles). Demonstrated experience with multi-rotor UAS operations (required). P

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition. Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security. The Role Mach Industries is seeking a Field Operations Specialist to support planning, coordination, and execution of domestic and international field operations, flight test activities, demonstrations, and deployments. This role ensures personnel, equipment, test assets, transportation, documentation, facilities, and other operational resources are coordinated and ready to support successful field execution. The Field Operations Specialist works cross-functionally with engineering, flight operations, manufacturing, logistics, safety, program management, and external partners to identify requirements, resolve logistical constraints, and maintain operational readiness. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound operational judgment, and the ability to execute in dynamic field environments. Key Responsibilities Field Operations Planning & Execution Plan and execute logistics for domestic and international field operations, flight tests, demonstrations, and deployments. Coordinate transportation and movement of test hardware, support equipment, tools, vehicles, and personnel. Develop and maintain deployment checklists, equipment manifests, movement plans, schedules, and other operational planning documentation. Coordinate site access, fa

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition. Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security. The Role The Senior Explosive Safety Specialist provides technical expertise and operational leadership for activities involving explosives, ammunition, energetic materials, warheads, fuzing systems, and munitions. In addition to serving as an experienced explosive safety practitioner, this role supports the planning and execution of complex domestic and international field operations, live-fire testing, flight testing, demonstrations, and deployments. The Senior Explosive Safety Specialist is expected to independently lead deployment operations associated with assigned programs while maintaining sufficient working knowledge of aviation/range operations and regulated transportation requirements to support broader field activities. This role works closely with engineering, flight operations, test, manufacturing, logistics, safety, and program teams to safely and effectively execute energetic and field operations. Key Responsibilities Explosive Safety & Energetic Operations Apply explosive safety requirements to the handling, transportation, storage, integration, testing, and use of ammunition, explosives, energetic materials, warheads, fuzes, and munitions. Independently support and oversee complex explosive and energetic operations. &nbsp

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition. Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security. The Role Mach Industries is seeking a Test Instrumentation Engineer to own the external data capture architecture for flight tests across our autonomous UAS platforms. This role is responsible for the systems around the vehicle that tell us what actually happened during a test, including high-speed video, drone footage, external sensors, range instrumentation, and precise time synchronization between those sources and vehicle telemetry. This is a hands-on field engineering role for someone who can design, deploy, troubleshoot, and validate multi-source capture systems in dynamic range environments. You will support the full test lifecycle, including planning, readiness reviews, dry runs, day-of-test execution, and post-test data handoff. Because Mach develops low-cost, rapidly iterated UAS platforms, external instrumentation is often critical to failure analysis and engineering decision-making. In some cases, the external dataset becomes the most important record of the event. Success in this role requires technical judgment, discipline under field conditions, and the ability to turn raw test capture into trusted engineering evidence on a fast development cadence. Key Responsibilities Plan and deploy external data capture systems for flight tests, includ

About the Role As the Fleet Coordinator, you will be the single source of truth for the fleet: tracking what configuration each aircraft is flying and where it is, with no aircraft cleared to fly outside its approved configuration.You'll oversee all aircraft configuration that supports engineering and Part 135 operations, while keeping aircraft audit-ready. You will play a key role in supporting safe, compliant, and reliable operations by dispatching aircraft, tracking configuration and compliance records, and acting as the connective tissue between engineering, operations, maintenance control, and the FAA. You're excited about this opportunity because... Fleet Configuration & Testing: Maintain and verify compliance across the Part 107 test and Part 135 Commercial aircraft inventory: registration, airworthiness status, maintenance logs, and battery/component life-cycling." Maintain accurate software, hardware, and firmware configuration records for every aircraft, including designated testing candidates, so results are always traceable to a known config. Track aircraft location across the fleet ensuring one hundred percent accountability. Initiate and track parts requests tied to configuration changes, testing, and scheduled maintenance. Operations & Compliance: Maintain OpSpecs and the general maintenance manual, ensuring maintenance procedures and standards align with Part 135 requirements. Maintain the maintenance, training, and flight-log records the FAA expects an air carrier to produce on demand. Act as point of contact during FAA audits, representing the accuracy of aircraft configuration records and documentation against the maintenance program's compliance requirements. Fleet Dispatch & Availability: Decide which aircraft flies which mission (dispatch-style), verifying maintenance status before an aircraft is released. Track each aircraft's real-time location and availability, including movements between bases, hangars, and maintenance fac

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition. Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security. The Role Mach Industries is seeking a Technical Recruiter to help us scale our world-class engineering and manufacturing teams. This role will be pivotal in identifying, engaging, and hiring exceptional technical talent across disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, software, and GNC. You will work closely with hiring managers and department heads to shape recruitment strategies that align with our aggressive growth goals and mission-critical timelines. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, is passionate about UAS technology and national security, and has a keen understanding of what it takes to attract, screen, and close the best talent in the world. Key Responsibilities Partner with engineering and leadership teams to define role requirements and create compelling job descriptions. Source, screen, and manage candidates across multiple channels, including LinkedIn, technical forums, and industry events. Drive the full recruitment lifecycle — from outreach and interviews to offer negotiation and onboarding coordination. Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-priority and hard-to-fill technical roles. Implement scalable recruiting processes and tools to enhance hiring efficiency and candidate