Sr. Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will design, analyze, build, test, and fly a system of actuators, mechanisms, and structural modifications for remote piloted aircraft. You will own hardware from initial conception through flight test and certification.

What you will do

• Design, analyze, build, test, and fly a system of actuators, mechanisms, and structural modifications
• Own hardware from initial conception through flight test and certification
• Lead cross-functional trades
• Drive performance and design decisions to closure

Required qualifications

• BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years professional experience developing mechanical systems
• Mastery of at least one of the following areas: Design, Analysis, Manufacturing, Test, or Certification
• Demonstrated successful project ownership

Nice to have

• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of mechanical systems
• Ability to assess and prioritize mechanical architectures for safety and reliability
• Previous experience with aircraft or other safety-critical mechanical systems
• Experience developing engineering infrastructure such as CAD systems, configuration management, PLM, ERP, and MRP systems
• Design for manufacturability and volume production
• Eagerness and ability to mentor junior engineers
• Proactive problem solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• stock options
• employee medical
• 401k contribution

Before you apply

• Requires access to information subject to U.S. export controls
• Offer contingent upon capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws
• Must provide documentation establishing status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person

About the company

Reliable Robotics is a team of mission-driven engineers building safety-enhancing technology for aviation. The mechanical team designs, tests, and flies advanced mechanical systems.