Senior UAV Motor Design Engineer – Autonomous Systems

DoorDash High Volume; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to design and develop high-performance electric motors for UAV propulsion. This role requires owning motors from concept through production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building prototypes in a fast-paced, prototype-driven environment at our San Francisco site.

You will work with electro-mechanical design, manufacturing partners, and testing teams to optimize mass, volume, and reliability while advancing motor integration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience with dynamic mechanical systems (motors, actuators, mechanisms, etc.).
• Strong 3D CAD skills for complex parts and assemblies.
• Hands-on prototyping, metal fabrication, and 3D printing experience.
• Experience designing hardware for outdoor or harsh environments and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance electric motors for UAV propulsion.
• Own motors from concept through production with cross-functional collaboration.
• Build prototypes, fixtures, and test hardware using CNC tools and 3D printers.
• Perform structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA) to optimize performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with electro-mechanical design, manufacturing, electrical, and test engineers to refine requirements.

Skills

Dynamic mechanical systems

3D CAD

Prototyping & test

Electromechanical integration

Structural & thermal simulation

Harsh environments design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC machining

3D printing

FEA software

Job description

DoorDash is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to design and develop high-performance electric motors for UAV propulsion. This role requires owning motors from concept through production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building prototypes in a fast-paced, prototype-driven environment at our San Francisco site.

You will work with electro-mechanical design, manufacturing partners, and testing teams to optimize mass, volume, and reliability while advancing motor integration,