Senior Mechanical Engineering Tech I

We\'re building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

The mechanical team is a small group of highly motivated people designing, testing, and flying advanced mechanical systems. Mechanical Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be an influential part of the Mechanical Engineering team helping to drive engineering methods and product quality. The hardware focus is on high reliability safety critical mechanisms and structures, with significant cross-functional development with the Systems, Avionics, GNC, Software, Manufacturing, and Flight Test teams. The position will be located at our facility in Mountain View, California, reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

You will design, analyze, build, test, and fly a system of actuators, mechanisms, and structural modifications to enable remote piloted aircraft. Own your hardware from initial conception through flight test and certification...this is cradle-to-grave engineering with hands-on build, test, and integration. Lead cross-functional trades and drive performance and design decisions to closure. BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent experience

5+ years professional experience developing mechanical systems

Design, Analysis, Manufacturing, Test, or Certification

Demonstrated successful project ownership

Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of mechanical systems

Ability to assess and prioritize mechanical architectures for safety and reliability

Previous experience with aircraft or other safety-critical mechanical systems

Experience developing engineering infrastructure such as CAD systems, configuration management, PLM, ERP, and MRP systems

Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this position is $180,000 to $260,000/year plus cash and stock option awards and benefits. Reliable Robotics offers stock options, medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers and a casual work environment.

S. person, the Company may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

Reliable Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other basis covered by applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io.