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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Electric Motors, DoorDash Air

DoorDash USA · San Francisco, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
94 days
DoorDash USA's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of DoorDash USA's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at DoorDash USA
high
462 stale, 8 reposted of 462 open
Hiring momentum
135 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DoorDash USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DoorDash USA.

About this role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at DoorDash, you will design and develop high-performance electric motors primarily for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This role involves hands-on engineering in a fast-paced environment, where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform finite element analysis, and take ownership of the motor development process from concept to production. You will also have access to advanced prototyping tools and a machine shop to facilitate rapid iteration and testing.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DoorDash USA as an employer.

What you need

  • Mechanical engineering bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Experience with dynamic mechanical systems (motors, actuators, mechanisms, etc.)
  • Strong 3D modeling (CAD) skills for complex parts and assemblies
  • Self-sufficient with basic structural and thermal simulation
  • Hands-on prototyping experience, including metal fabrication and 3D printing

Nice to have

  • Experience with electric motor manufacturing processes and equipment

What you get

  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Commuter benefits match
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Worth weighing

  • On-site work required at least 3 days a week, with flexibility for remote work
  • Role involves occasional travel to suppliers
  • Project details are not publicly announced, indicating a potentially high level of confidentiality

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Listed by DoorDash USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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