Reliable Robotics Corporation

Sr. Flight Test Engineer

Mountain View, CA
USD 133k - 217k
Python
Description
As a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the Integration & Test team.  The Integration & Test team is responsible for multiple installation and test efforts at Reliable Robotics. The team regularly ensures the proper function of mechanical, electrical, and flight control systems onboard the aircraft. In addition, the Integration & Test team has ownership over all ground and flight test operations within the organization. The team is composed of individuals with experience developing experimental and certification products.

Responsibilities

In your role as Senior Flight Test Engineer, you will verify the function and capabilities of modified flight control systems, for a remotely operated autoflight system.  You will ensure the proper build-up of functions and capabilities, beginning in the lab and ending up on the vehicle. You will be expected to verify the end-to-end functionality of the system and ensure the ability to assess all desired test requirements. This will require engaging with many teams throughout the organization and having a firm understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities. As part of the flight test campaigns, you’ll act as the responsible engineer for the vehicle and often as test director.

Basic Success Criteria

  • Bachelor’s Degree of Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related discipline
  • 7+ years of experimental flight test experience
  • Demonstrated ability to draft test plans, test cards, test hazard analyses, and act as test director during a flight/mission
  • Experience with making aeronautical VHF radio calls
  • Demonstrated ability to complete system-level risk assessments

Preferred Success Criteria

  • FAA private pilot’s (or greater) license
  • Experience assembling components in a production environment
  • Experience with computer science languages (Python or similar)
Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this position is $133,000 to $217,500/annual salary + cash and stock option awards + benefits.  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, 401k contribution, great co-workers and a casual work environment.
Reliable Robotics Corporation
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