Full-Time

Avionics Hardware Engineer

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Reliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics

51-200 employees

Develops automation technology for aircraft

Compensation Overview

$110k - $168k/yr

+ Cash Awards + Stock Option Awards

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Avionics
Hardware Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Altium
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to complete and ship projects and deliverables
  • Professional experience with ECAD tools such as Altium
  • Ability to work within a team, including strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to methodically diagnose, document, and solve electronic hardware problems
Responsibilities
  • Design, analyze, document, test, and troubleshoot electronic assemblies at the circuit board through integrated electro-mechanical level
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team of electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing and test engineers as the expert on your hardware
  • Drive improvements to the hardware through benchtop, environmental, and on-aircraft testing
  • Perform root-cause investigations to characterize, document, and rectify anomalous behavior in a safety-critical environment
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional experience with the full electronics product life-cycle, from conceptual design through production
  • Direct hands-on experience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design, analysis, test, and debug
  • Experience designing electronics to meet rigorous environmental standards (aerospace, military, automotive, or harsh industrial)
  • Proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB for analysis, data review, and test setup scripting

Reliable Robotics develops automation technology for aircraft, aiming to make flying safer, more accessible, and more affordable through autonomous operations. They focus on both cargo operators and passenger airlines, targeting small (Part 23) and larger (Part 25) aircraft. The company uses a "certification forward" approach to ensure their systems meet regulatory standards early in development, enhancing safety and reliability. Led by CEO Robert W. Rose, Reliable Robotics seeks to significantly impact the aviation industry by improving the efficiency of air travel.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$170.6M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with ASL Aviation Holdings for 30 systems shows strong commercial interest.
  • US Air Force's $3.6 million contract highlights military adoption of their technology.
  • Finalist for the 2023 Collier Trophy underscores industry recognition of their innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from Xwing could impact Reliable Robotics' market share.
  • Regulatory delays in certification could slow down commercialization efforts.
  • Focus on sustainability may pressure them to integrate eco-friendly technologies.

What makes Reliable Robotics unique

  • Reliable Robotics focuses on certified autonomous systems for both cargo and passenger aircraft.
  • The company employs a 'certification forward' approach, ensuring early regulatory compliance.
  • Their technology enables remote operation of any aircraft type, expanding access to locations.

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Benefits

Stock options

Employee medical

401k contribution

Great co-workers

Casual work environment

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

14%
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Air101
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Reliable Robotics gets contract to advance detect and avoid technology

Reliable Robotics is developing an industry-leading DAA system, including an advanced Air-to-Air Radar (ATAR).

The Defense Post
Sep 16th, 2024
Reliable Robotics Secures USAF Funding to Advance Autonomous Flight Tech

The US Air Force has awarded $3.6 million to Reliable Robotics to conduct further test flights using its automated flight systems.

The Defense Post
Sep 16th, 2024
Reliable Robotics Secures USAF Funding to Advance Autonomous Flight Tech

The US Air Force has awarded $3.6 million to Reliable Robotics to conduct further test flights using its automated flight systems.