Senior Systems Engineer, Autonomous Delivery Platforms

DoorDash; California (MO); On-site; USD 131,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash Labs in the United States is seeking a Systems Engineer to shape the architecture and integration of next‑generation delivery platforms. Define system requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies to connect hardware, software, and operations teams into a cohesive, safe system.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in complex system development, with experience in safety‑critical domains, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment where cross‑functional collaboration drives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or a similar safety-critical environment.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and traceability.
• Experience in self-driving, aerospace, or other safety-critical domains.
• Ability to collaborate across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Reliability Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements and interfaces for delivery platforms.
• Develop and maintain system architecture and interface control documents.
• Lead trade studies and technical risk assessments to evaluate design options.
• Create verification & validation strategies and coordinate cross‑discipline verification activities.
• Act as the technical liaison to regulatory bodies, ops teams, suppliers, and program management.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Cross-functional collaboration

Python or SQL

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Job description

DoorDash Labs in the United States is seeking a Systems Engineer to shape the architecture and integration of next‑generation delivery platforms. Define system requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies to connect hardware, software, and operations teams into a cohesive, safe system.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in complex system development, with experience in safety‑critical domains, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment where cross‑functional collaboration drives