Full-Time

System Integration Engineer

Posted on 10/31/2025

Reliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics

51-200 employees

Autonomous aircraft automation for cargo

Compensation Overview

$110k - $168k/yr

+ Stock Options + Cash Awards

Mountain View, CA, USA

In Person

Travel up to 10% of the time.

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering or equivalent industry experience
  • 2+ Years of industry experience designing, integrating, and testing electromechanical systems
  • Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • Experience using system design fundamentals
  • Experience reading electrical wiring schematics
  • Experience testing systems for proper performance
  • Experience writing and running code
Responsibilities
  • Own vehicle level projects through the planning, design, and testing phases of development, including a large breadth of projects from primary flight control hardware, data acquisition hardware, hardware in the loop testing, ground station development, and integration with the software and human machine interface teams
  • Perform system design, test, and installation readiness reviews which will require defining system bring up testing and pre flight functional testing requirements
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience designing a system architecture and weighing design options to accomplish specific system requirements
  • Ability to design, build, and operate test stands and equipment
  • Excellent measurement, technical writing, and data analysis skills
  • Eagerness to both teach and learn

Reliable Robotics builds automation systems for airplanes to enable autonomous flight. They focus on both cargo and passenger aircraft (Part 23 small planes and Part 25 larger jets) and work with customers by selling or licensing their systems and providing maintenance and support. Their technology integrates into aircraft to enable gate-to-gate autonomous operations, using a certification-forward process that emphasizes meeting regulatory safety standards early in development. This makes their systems safer and more reliable from the start and helps them gain regulatory approval faster. The company differentiates itself through a proven track record of fully automated gate-to-gate operations on a Part 23 aircraft and by combining aerospace engineering with robotics know-how to align with aviation rules. The goal is to make air travel safer, more affordable, and more accessible, while transforming how goods and people are moved around the world.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$330.6M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $160M funding from Nimble Partners, RTX Ventures triples workforce for FAA certification.
  • Over 200 system orders from commercial, military customers fuel revenue growth.
  • Albuquerque eIPP launches commercial cargo flights to Santa Fe, Durango summer 2026.

What critics are saying

  • FAA delays certification past 2029 exhaust $300M cash without revenue.
  • Xwing's prior Cessna demos accumulate flight hours, blocking Reliable's market entry.
  • Joby, Archer eVTOLs in eIPP seize airspace precedents, erode cargo first-mover status.

What makes Reliable Robotics unique

  • Reliable Robotics certifies autonomy for existing Cessna 208 Caravan under Part 23 rules.
  • C2 Link System with Iridium, Viasat, uAvionix enables IFR operations across all airspace classes.
  • Always-on autopilot handles gate-to-gate flights with collision avoidance for cargo aircraft.

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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

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
Las Vegas Sun
Apr 21st, 2026
Reliable Robotics raises $160M to scale FAA-certifiable autonomous aircraft system

Reliable Robotics has raised $160 million in new funding to accelerate deployment of its Reliable Autonomy System, the first FAA-certifiable system enabling fully automated aircraft operation. The round was led by Nimble Partners, with participation from existing investors including Eclipse, Lightspeed and Coatue, plus new backers such as Boeing's AE Ventures and RTX Ventures. The Mountain View-based company has secured commitments for over 200 systems from commercial and military customers. It was recently selected for the US Department of Transportation's advanced aviation pilot programme and has a contract with the US Air Force for automated air cargo operations, both beginning this year. Reliable has nearly tripled its workforce since its last funding round. The FAA has accepted the company's certification plans for commercial operations.

2nd Life Media
Mar 14th, 2026
The Jetsons? Albuquerque Joins Test for Flying Cars: FAA Selects City for eVTOL Pilot Program

The jetsons? Albuquerque joins test for flying cars: FAA selects City for eVTOL Pilot Program. Image. In a significant step toward revolutionizing air travel, FAA and DOT officials have chosen the City of Albuquerque Aviation Department, in partnership with Reliable Robotics, to participate in a groundbreaking national pilot program. This initiative aims to test next-generation electric aircraft, commonly dubbed "flying cars," with operations spanning various regions across the United States. The program emphasizes autonomous cargo operations, positioning Albuquerque as a key player in advancing aviation technology. These aircraft, known as electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), combine the vertical lift capabilities of helicopters with the efficient forward flight of airplanes. They promise to be quieter, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly by producing fewer emissions compared to traditional helicopters. Over the next three years, the pilot program will explore practical applications such as cargo deliveries, inter-city regional travel - connecting hubs like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Durango - and emergency response operations. This testing will occur concurrently with the FAA's certification process for these vehicles. Initial test flights in the Albuquerque area could commence as early as this summer, marking a rapid progression toward real-world implementation. Albuquerque's inclusion in this select group of regions underscores its role in shaping the future of advanced air mobility (AAM). Experts anticipate that these efforts will pave the way for widespread adoption of passenger air taxis and urban air transportation systems, enhancing connectivity especially in rural and underserved areas like the Four Corners region. This program, part of the broader eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), received over 30 proposals nationwide and selected just eight projects, highlighting the competitive nature and high stakes involved. By focusing on safe integration into the national airspace, it aims to ensure the United States leads in this emerging sector. - THE FUTURE OF AVIATION IS HERE: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Unveil Eight Selections for Pilot Program Testing Next-Gen Aircraft in America's Skies - https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/future-aviation-here-trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-and-faa-unveil-eight - DOT, FAA pick eight eVTOL pilot projects ahead of summer 2026 flights - https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/faa-selects-eight-evtol-pilot-projects - DOT, FAA Select 8 Projects for Advanced Air Mobility Integration, eVTOL Program - https://www.executivegov.com/articles/dot-faa-advanced-air-mobility-projects - Reliable Robotics, City of Albuquerque Aviation Department Partner to Enhance Aviation Safety Through FAA Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program / Reliable Robotics - https://reliable.co/pr/reliable-selected-eIPP-regional-cargo-aviation I'm interested

Remote Work Business
Mar 10th, 2026
What Do You Know About Electric Aircraft? It's Starting Across 26 States in US

What do you know about electric aircraft? It's starting across 26 states in US. Reader Mode United States aviation regulators have approved eight pilot programmes that will allow selected companies to begin widespread testing of electric aircraft as early as this summer, marking a significant step toward the introduction of next generation air mobility. The approval by the Federal Aviation Administration will enable companies developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to conduct operational trials across 26 states under a three year initiative. The programme, known as the Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Programme, was introduced through an executive order issued by Donald Trump. According to the United States Department of Transportation, the initiative aims to accelerate the development and deployment of electric aircraft for personal travel, regional transportation, cargo delivery and emergency medical services. Several leading developers of electric aircraft were selected for the programme, including Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, Joby Aviation and Wisk Aero. The initiative will allow these firms to test their electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft before they receive full regulatory certification, a process that normally takes several years and requires extensive safety verification by the FAA. Officials say the programme will involve partnerships with state and local authorities across the country. For instance, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will collaborate with several companies to test air taxi concepts, including operations from a heliport in Manhattan. In another project, the Texas Department of Transportation will work with electric aviation firms to test regional routes linking Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and eventually Houston. The pilot projects will also explore other applications such as cargo delivery, medical response flights and autonomous aviation systems. Additional initiatives led by transportation authorities in Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina and Pennsylvania will examine the feasibility of electric aircraft for regional travel, while the city of Albuquerque is partnering with Reliable Robotics to test autonomous aircraft operations as regulators gather data to guide future aviation standards.

The Associated Press
Mar 9th, 2026
Reliable Robotics and Albuquerque selected for FAA programme to launch first US autonomous regional cargo flights

Reliable Robotics and the City of Albuquerque Aviation Department have been selected for the FAA's Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program to deploy autonomous aircraft for regional air cargo operations. The programme will connect Albuquerque with communities in the Four Corners region, marking the first commercial operation of regional air cargo service by a large unmanned aircraft system in the US. Reliable's autonomy system features an always-on autopilot for all flight phases and collision avoidance technology designed to address common causes of aviation accidents. The company's subsidiary, Reliable Airlines, will conduct autonomous cargo operations from Albuquerque International Sunport to airports in Durango, Colorado and Santa Fe. The selection follows Reliable's recent US Air Force contract to deploy autonomous aircraft in the Indo-Pacific region for military logistics operations.

Airports International
Aug 7th, 2025
NASA and Reliable Robotics drive UAS

Under a Space Act Agreement (SAA), Reliable Robotics will work with NASA to develop three major aircraft autonomy simulation activities: human-in-the-loop detect and avoid (DAA); lost command and control (C2) Link; and interactions as aircraft enter and depart airports.

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