Drone Operations Intern: Field Robotics & Flight Ops

Blue Line Search Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits match

Paid time off & paid sick leave

Job summary

DoorDash Labs is seeking a Drone Operations Intern to support daily flight operations across test and commercial flights. You will rotate through pilots, maintenance, quality/safety, and engineering, gaining end-to-end exposure to our drone program.

In the first month you will learn procedures and safety practices, and by 90 days you will own a project improving flight safety, reliability, or efficiency. This is a summer internship as we scale our drone operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Aviation Studies or equivalent.
• Graduating between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required or willingness to obtain.
• Hands-on experience building, flying, or maintaining drones or RC aircraft.
• Field environment work with variable weather and outdoor exposure.
• Clear communication and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support daily flight operations for DoorDash’s drone program.
• Rotate among Pilots, Maintenance Technicians, Quality/Safety and Engineering.
• Learn flight procedures and safety practices in the first 30 days.
• Own a summer intern project and present results to the team.
• Assist field operations at flight sites including aircraft setup and recovery.

Skills

Drone operations

Safety procedures

Field work

Communication

Education

B.S./M.S. in Aviation Studies or equivalent

Graduating Fall 2027 – Summer 2028

Tools

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Job description

DoorDash Labs is seeking a Drone Operations Intern to support daily flight operations across test and commercial flights. You will rotate through pilots, maintenance, quality/safety, and engineering, gaining end-to-end exposure to our drone program.

In the first month you will learn procedures and safety practices, and by 90 days you will own a project improving flight safety, reliability, or efficiency. This is a summer internship as we scale our drone operations.