Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Reliable Robotics
About this role
Senior Mechanical Engineer at Reliable Robotics based in Mountain View, CA, working on safety-critical mechanisms and structures for remotely piloted aircraft. The role involves end-to-end hardware ownership from concept through flight test and certification within a small, hands-on mechanical team. The position requires close cross-functional collaboration with Systems, Avionics, GNC, Software, Manufacturing, and Flight Test teams.
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About Reliable Robotics
reliable.coReliable Robotics builds advanced automation systems for aircraft with the goal of making flight safer, more available, and more affordable. The company develops integrated avionics, flight‑control software, and ground/cloud monitoring to enable autonomous and assisted operations for commercial and cargo aircraft. Their retrofitable technology is designed to improve reliability and aircraft availability while reducing operational cost and supporting evolving aviation safety and regulatory standards. Airlines and freight operators partner with Reliable Robotics to unlock new, more efficient models for moving people and goods.
Recent company news
Business WireReliable Robotics and NASA Partner to Advance Scalability of Large Remotely Piloted Aircraft Integration
Aug 5, 2025
Aviation International NewsU.S. Air Force Buys Autonomous Freighter from Reliable Robotics
Aug 27, 2025
National Defense MagazineJUST IN: Air Force Acquiring Autonomous, FAA-Certifiable Cargo Plane
Aug 26, 2025
The Robot ReportU.S. Air Force taps Reliable Robotics for autonomous Aircraft
Aug 27, 2025
FLYING MagazineAir Force to Field Autonomous Cessna Caravan
Aug 26, 2025
About Reliable Robotics
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$180k – $260k
per year