Full-Time

Sr. FPGA Design Engineer

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Reliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics

51-200 employees

Develops automation technology for aircraft

Compensation Overview

$150k - $220k/yr

+ Cash Awards + Stock Option Awards

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Employees working from our headquarters in Mountain View, CA may expect very little travel.

Category
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
FPGA
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • 8+ years of full-cycle electronics hardware development experience in a professional environment
  • Professional experience designing FPGA digital logic using industry-standard design, simulation, and synthesis tools
Responsibilities
  • Work in a highly collaborative and cross-functional development environment including mutual peer review to maintain high product quality
  • FPGA requirements, design, and simulation as well as code synthesis, hardware integration, and test support
  • Contribute to multiple FPGA projects in support of the long-term Reliable Robotics technology roadmap
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • Proven track record of product ownership including development and field support
  • Experience with safety-critical FPGA development (DO-254 level A/B or equivalent industry standard)
  • Experience architecting, implementing, and verifying fixed point DSP algorithms
  • Comfortable with a fast-paced, agile/iterative development life cycle
  • Pragmatic, results-oriented work style

Reliable Robotics develops automation technology for aircraft, focusing on making flying safer, more accessible, and affordable through autonomous operations. Their technology targets both cargo operators and passenger airlines, specifically for small (Part 23) and larger (Part 25) aircraft. By employing a "certification forward" approach, they prioritize meeting regulatory standards early in development, ensuring safety and reliability. The company has successfully demonstrated fully automated operations for Part 23 aircraft and is working on commercializing this technology for both cargo and passenger vehicles. Their business model includes selling or licensing their systems to airlines and cargo operators, along with offering maintenance and support services. Led by co-founder and CEO Robert W. Rose, who has extensive experience in aerospace and robotics, Reliable Robotics aims to significantly impact the aviation industry by enhancing the efficiency and safety 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

  • Collaboration with ZeroAvia positions Reliable Robotics in sustainable aviation technology.
  • US Air Force funding validates their autonomous flight systems and supports further development.
  • ASL Aviation Holdings' order for 30 systems indicates strong commercial interest and market expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Xwing and Merlin Labs may impact market share and growth potential.
  • Dependency on U.S. Air Force contracts poses financial risk if government priorities shift.
  • Complexity and cost of integration may deter smaller operators with limited budgets.

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 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

-7%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

6%
SUAS News
May 20th, 2025
Reliable Robotics Appoints Marc Stoll as Chief Financial Officer

Reliable Robotics appoints Marc Stoll as Chief Financial Officer.

Texas Home and Hangar
Mar 26th, 2025
ZeroAvia wins US Air Force grant to advance hydrogen-powered autonomous flight

In this regard, ZeroAvia will contribute to the project its know-how in the development of hydrogen fuel cell powertrains, while Reliable Robotics, a Silicon Valley startup developing automated flight systems, will take care of the autonomous flight aspects of the program.

Aviation Week
Mar 25th, 2025
ZeroAvia Studies Hydrogen-Electric Uncrewed Caravan For USAF

Hydrogen propulsion developer ZeroAvia has teamed with autonomous flight specialist Reliable Robotics for a U.S. Air Force-funded study into integrating hydrogen-electric propulsion onto a Cessna Caravan alongside automation technology to create a heavy uncrewed aircraft with reduced detectability.

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.