Internship

Mechanical Engineer – Fall 2024 / Winter 2025 Internship

Posted on 12/7/2023

Reliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics

51-200 employees

Develops automation technology for aircraft

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$92kAnnually

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Design Engineering
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
FEM/FEA

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Junior or Senior standing in 4-year college degree program in mechanical engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals - statics, dynamics, and materials
  • Experience in NX or similar CAD software and Simcenter or similar FEA packages
  • A demonstrated passion for mechanical or electromechanical hardware
Responsibilities
  • Own at least one project from early conceptual design to installation on the development aircraft
  • Experience the full hardware development cycle
  • Contribute to automated flight systems

Reliable Robotics develops automation technology for aircraft, focusing on making flying safer, more accessible, and more affordable through autonomous operations. Their systems are designed for both cargo operators and passenger airlines, specifically targeting small (Part 23) and larger (Part 25) aircraft. The company emphasizes a 'certification forward' approach, ensuring that their automated systems meet regulatory standards early in the development process. They have successfully demonstrated fully automated operations for small aircraft and are working on commercializing this technology for both cargo and passenger vehicles. Reliable Robotics generates revenue by selling or licensing their automation systems and may also provide maintenance and support services. Led by co-founder and CEO Robert W. Rose, who has extensive experience in aerospace and robotics, the company aims to significantly impact the aviation industry by enhancing safety and efficiency in air travel.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$165.9M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Reliable Robotics secured $3.6 million from the USAF for autonomous flight tech development.
  • ASL Aviation Holdings ordered 30 autonomous systems, indicating strong market demand.
  • FAA acceptance of their systems' requirements marks significant certification progress.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from established aerospace companies could challenge market share.
  • Potential FAA certification delays may hinder timely commercialization of their technology.
  • Cybersecurity threats targeting autonomous systems pose risks to operations and reputation.

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 aircraft, expanding access to more 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

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

14%
Air101
Nov 11th, 2024
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.

Business Wire
May 2nd, 2024
Reliable Robotics Delivers Kc-135 Stratotanker Automation Roadmap To U.S. Air Force

Reliable Robotics participates in KC-135 fly along to inform integration of its autonomous flight system into the airframe and boom (Photo: Business Wire)Reliable Robotics participates in KC-135 fly along to inform integration of its autonomous flight system into the airframe and boom (Photo: Business Wire)MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reliable Robotics, a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, today announced completion of a KC-135 Stratotanker Automation Study for the U.S. Air Force (USAF). The study was commissioned by the USAF as part of a Small Business Innovation Research Phase III contract to examine in detail how Reliable’s aircraft-agnostic autonomous flight system would be integrated into large multi-engine aircraft. Most significantly, findings from the KC-135 Automation Report further validated that Reliable’s commercially developed technology can be scaled to automate all phases of KC-135 operation including taxi, takeoff and landing, while continuing to mature automation of the refueling boom. The report was presented to senior Air Mobility Command (AMC) leadership earlier this year.“The Air Force is continually innovating, and autonomy will be a key enabler for global missions and agile combat employment,” said Colonel Lisa A. Nemeth, Headquarters Air Mobility Command A5/8, Deputy Director Strategy, Plans, Requirements, and Programs

Business Wire
May 2nd, 2024
Asl Aviation Holdings Inks Deal With Reliable Robotics For 30 Aircraft Autonomy Systems

DUBLIN MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global aviation services provider ASL Aviation Holdings, and Reliable Robotics Corporation, a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced that ASL has placed a deposit-backed order for 30 units of the Reliable autonomous flight system for the Cessna 208B Caravan. The deal secures early delivery slots and enables ASL to be a leader in the adoption of safety and efficiency enhancing automation. ASL and Reliable have been working together since 2022 to bring advanced automation and remote piloting into ASL’s operations and have a shared goal of expanding the program to include additional aircraft types in the next 12 months. “We are constantly developing and upgrading our capabilities to match and anticipate our customers’ requirements. Automating the Caravan with Reliable’s technology will enable ASL to deliver safe and reliable air cargo transport services at a lower operating cost to our express freight, postal and e-commerce retailer customers,” said ASL Aviation Holdings Director, Hugh Flynn. ASL Aviation Holdings is a world leader in wet-lease airline operations for major express freight, postal and e-commerce companies

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