Senior Reliability Engineer, Robotics & Unmanned Platforms

DoorDash; California (MO); On-site; USD 139,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash Labs is seeking a Senior Reliability & Test Engineer to advance validation of unmanned platforms. You will work closely with EE, ME, and Autonomy teams to translate mission needs into robust hardware, developing test methods and bespoke fixtures, and leading validation across labs.

The role requires five+ years in reliability validation, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on experience with environmental chambers, DAQ systems, CAD, and Python-based test automation to ensure field

Qualifications

• Five+ years of professional involvement in reliability validation or hardware testing for robotics, unmanned platforms, or automated vehicle systems.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical, Systems, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering.
• Proficiency with environmental chambers, vibration tables, and DAQ systems, plus hands-on CAD and shop tools.
• Strong Python scripting for automating test procedures and understanding between autonomy software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement rigorous validation strategies, using Python for automation and test rigs.
• Oversee experimental execution across internal facilities and external labs (vibration tables, environmental chambers, DAQ).
• Translate high-level reliability requirements into metrics for mechanical, electrical, and software sub-systems; lead FMEA/FTA sessions.
• Lead forensic investigations into hardware failures via FRACAS and drive design iterations to prevent field issues.
• Collaborate with autonomy and engineering teams to validate sensor performance and HIL environments.

Skills

Reliability validation

Hardware testing

Python scripting

Cross-functional collaboration

Autonomy software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical, Systems, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

Environmental chambers

Vibration tables

DAQ systems

CAD

Shop tools

Job description

DoorDash Labs is seeking a Senior Reliability & Test Engineer to advance validation of unmanned platforms. You will work closely with EE, ME, and Autonomy teams to translate mission needs into robust hardware, developing test methods and bespoke fixtures, and leading validation across labs.

The role requires five+ years in reliability validation, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on experience with environmental chambers, DAQ systems, CAD, and Python-based test automation to ensure field