Sr. Manufacturing Engineer; Mechanical

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We’re building safety‑enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission‑driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self‑driving cars working to make this future a reality.

• Responsible for building, installing, testing, diagnosing, inspecting, and maintaining Reliable‑designed mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electrical/avionics assemblies, harnesses, interconnects, and other commercial‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) products
• Conduct design for excellence (DFx) reviews to evaluate designs for cost, producibility, inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements
• Collaborate with design, quality, and certification teams to embed manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation in all phases of product development (e.g., prototype, R&D, certification, and production)
• Develop and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, quality management system, and engineering change orders
• Develop processes to ensure accurate, current, and complete documentation (work instructions, inspections, tests, records, etc.) is utilized and maintained
• Lead root‑cause analysis and implement timely corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and reliability

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering
• 7+ years of manufacturing, design, and/or testing experience
• 2+ years of experience with computer‑aided design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, such as Altium, NX, and Teamcenter

• Research and Development (R&D) or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
• Experience with industry or regulatory requirements such as AS9100, CFR 14 CFR 21.137, and/or 14 CFR Part 145
• Previous leadership or management experience
• Prior experience in troubleshooting, repairing, setting up, and operating complex hardware in a safety‑critical environment

The position will be located at our facility in Mountain View, California.

Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this position is $167,000 to $230,000. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.

In addition to base compensation, Reliable Robotics offers stock options, employee medical, 401(k) contribution, great co‑workers, and a casual work environment.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non‑U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non‑U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export‑controlled technology requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.

All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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