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UAS Operations Specialist, Labs
Doordash INC · 🇺🇸 San Francisco, CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 396 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 147 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Doordash INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles14 certified filings for “Operations Research Scientist” (Operations Research Analysts) in CA: $125k–$179k, median $154k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Doordash INC
The US Department of Labor certified 396 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 147 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About the Role As a UAS Operations Specialist -Maintenance , you’ll support commercial drone delivery under Part 107 & 135 through scheduled and unscheduled fleet maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting, while working alongside Flight Operations. All hires complete internal maintenance qualification, aircraft rating checks, and applicable pilot training to maintain operational readiness and safety. Based on technical expertise, aviation background, and fleet requirements, specialists can also be appointed as Maintenance Technicians . These roles require formal company authorization along with FAA approval when mandated . You’ll also perform aircraft rigging, component replacements, routine bench testing, and support Part 107 maintenance test flights and system validation alongside Flight Test and Engineering teams within FAA operating limitations and safety controls. What You’ll Do • Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs across the commercial UAS fleet according to manufacturer procedures and Part 135 specs. • Diagnose and troubleshoot avionic, electrical, mechanical, and software system faults , telemetry logs, and maintenance software. • Maintain detailed aircraft logs, component history records, airworthiness tracking, and maintenance documentation in compliance with company SOPs and FAA regulations. • Conduct preflight inspection, airworthiness verification, post-maintenance test flights, and ground engine/motor runs prior to returning aircraft to active service. • Manage spare parts inventory, tool control, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and battery management systems to support high-availability flight schedules. • Collaborate with Flight Test and Reliability Engineering to evaluate hardware failures, recommend design modifications, and refine maintenance procedures. • Work with flight test personnel and cross-functional teams to execute approved test plans, flight test cards, procedures, and data collection objectives within the scope of assigned pilot duties to gain aircraft knowledge and experience. • Provide structured feedback on aircraft behavior, system performance, pilot interfaces, procedures, and operational limitations observed during commercial and test operations. • Identify hazards, aircraft discrepancies, abnormal conditions, and emerging risks through established channels. • Participate in standardization and safety reporting , and contribute operational expertise to SOPs, manuals, checklists, training materials, and flight procedures. • Support aircraft staging, equipment preparation, site setup, repositioning, and mission coordination as needed to conduct flight operations. • Operate in outdoor environments involving extended standing, equipment handling, and varying weather conditions , while adhering to company safety practices and operating limits. • Maintain schedule flexibility for commercial operations, training, and testing, including day, evening, and weekend shifts as required by program needs. • Participate in the company’s FAA/DOT drug and alcohol testing program , including pre-employment drug screening and ongoing testing as required for assigned safety-sensitive duties under 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40 . You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will… • Combine hands-on UAS maintenance and technical troubleshooting with active drone piloting responsibilities. • Maintain airworthiness for a cutting-edge commercial fleet operating under FAA Part 107 & 135 regulations . • Apply aviation fundamentals across commercial operations and Part 107 flight testing . • Work alongside flight test personnel and technical teams to evaluate aircraft systems, procedures, and future capabilities. • C