Autonomous Robotics Validation Engineer

Visa Hunt; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 139,400 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash Labs is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer in Oakland to verify system requirements for Dot, our autonomous delivery robot. You will design and execute test campaigns to ensure performance, safety, and regulatory goals are met, working with the V&V team across DevOps, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI and Ops.

You will validate electrical, mechanical, thermal, and sensing performance across varied environments and lead test reviews, tool development, and documentation to improve

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering, e.g. robotics, mechanical, electrical or computer science
• 5+ years of industry experience working in automotive or mechatronics engineering testing & validation at the system level
• Hands-on experience with CAN bus & Ethernet data logging and analysis tools
• Experience with environmental testing such as 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

Responsibilities

• Validate our 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 a challenging breadth of environments
• Improve robot reliability through rigorous testing and troubleshooting efforts
• Work 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 out on test program progress

Skills

CAN bus

Ethernet data logging

Automotive testing

Mechatronics

Education

Engineering degree (B.S./M.S./PhD)

Tools

CAN bus tools

Ethernet analysis tools

Job description

DoorDash Labs is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer in Oakland to verify system requirements for Dot, our autonomous delivery robot. You will design and execute test campaigns to ensure performance, safety, and regulatory goals are met, working with the V&V team across DevOps, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI and Ops.

You will validate electrical, mechanical, thermal, and sensing performance across varied environments and lead test reviews, tool development, and documentation to improve