Senior Robotics Reliability & Test Engineer

DoorDash USA; Oakland, San Francisco (CA, CA); On-site; USD 139,400 - 205,000; 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

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

11 paid holidays

Job summary

DoorDash Labs is seeking a Senior Reliability & Test Engineer to advance unmanned platforms through rigorous validation at system and component levels. You will collaborate with EE, ME, and Autonomy teams to develop test methods, create bespoke fixtures, and ensure robust hardware reliability.

You will translate high-level vehicle requirements into granular metrics, lead FRACAS/FTA sessions, and oversee experiments across internal facilities and external labs, driving early design improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical, Systems, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering.
• 5+ years in reliability validation or hardware testing for robotics or unmanned platforms.
• Hands-on with environmental chambers, vibration tables, and DAQ systems; CAD/shop tools.
• Python scripting for automating test procedures and integration with autonomy hardware.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement validation strategies using Python for automation.
• Oversee experiments across facilities; master vibration tables and environmental chambers.
• Translate reliability requirements into metrics for mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems; lead FMEA/FTA.
• Lead FRACAS investigations; drive design iterations to prevent field issues.
• Collaborate with autonomy and engineering teams to validate sensors, software reliability, and HIL environments.

Skills

Python scripts

Test automation

FRACAS

FMEA/FTA

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CAD

Shop tools

DAQ systems

Vibration tables

Environmental chambers

HIL simulation

Job description

DoorDash Labs is seeking a Senior Reliability & Test Engineer to advance unmanned platforms through rigorous validation at system and component levels. You will collaborate with EE, ME, and Autonomy teams to develop test methods, create bespoke fixtures, and ensure robust hardware reliability.

You will translate high-level vehicle requirements into granular metrics, lead FRACAS/FTA sessions, and oversee experiments across internal facilities and external labs, driving early design improvements