Reliable Robotics

Sr. Flight Software Engineer (Verification)

Remote

$160,000 – $200,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AerospaceIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Hybrid
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: $160,000 - $200,000/annual salary + cash and stock option awards + benefits
  • Brief Description: Reliable Robotics is building safety-enhancing technology for aviation. As a Flight Software Verification Engineer, you will automate the operation of highly complex aircraft systems, verifying embedded software, driving the verification strategy, and writing tests to demonstrate correct and safe behavior. You'll work with flight hardware and plan flight testing.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years experience with C or C++
  • Verification Standards: Professional experience in safety-critical verification of software to achieve DO-178C objectives or comparable standard.
  • Testing Environments: Experience with requirements-based testing in unit test and Hardware-In-The-Loop environments.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Verify bare metal embedded software that works with sensors & control systems.
  • Robustly handle system faults.
  • Integrate with other vehicle subsystems.
  • Drive the verification strategy and tooling.
  • Write tests to demonstrate correct and safe behavior.
  • Work directly with flight hardware in the lab and on the plane.
  • Plan flight testing.
  • Watch software fly an aircraft.

Preferred Success Criteria

  • Thorough understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and networking.
  • Experience developing software for safety-critical applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Company Information

  • Company: Reliable Robotics
  • Mission: Building safety-enhancing technology for aviation.
  • Benefits: Stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers, and a casual work environment.
  • Travel: Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Export Control: 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 controls. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.

Skills

C
C++
Safety-critical verification
DO-178C standards
Requirements-based testing
Hardware-In-The-Loop
Embedded software
Flight hardware
System fault handling
Vehicle subsystem integration
Verification strategy
Test automation
Flight testing
Computer architecture
Operating systems
Networking
Safety-critical software development
Communication skills

Reliable Robotics

Develops automation technology for aircraft

About Reliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics develops automation technology for aircraft, focusing on making flying safer, more accessible, and more affordable through autonomous operations. Their systems are designed for both cargo operators and passenger airlines, specifically targeting small (Part 23) and larger (Part 25) aircraft. The company emphasizes a 'certification forward' approach, ensuring that their automated systems meet regulatory standards early in development, which enhances safety and reliability. They have successfully demonstrated fully automated operations for small aircraft and are working on commercializing this technology for broader use. Reliable Robotics generates revenue by selling or licensing their automation systems and may also provide maintenance and support services. Led by co-founder and CEO Robert W. Rose, who has a strong background in aerospace and robotics, the company aims to significantly impact the aviation industry by improving the efficiency and safety of air travel.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$165.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & Transportation, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Stock options
Employee medical
401k contribution
Great co-workers
Casual work environment

Risks

Increased competition from established aerospace companies could challenge market share.
Potential FAA certification delays may hinder timely commercialization of their technology.
Cybersecurity threats targeting autonomous systems pose risks to operations and reputation.

Differentiation

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 aircraft, expanding access to more locations.

Upsides

Reliable Robotics secured $3.6 million from the USAF for autonomous flight tech development.
ASL Aviation Holdings ordered 30 autonomous systems, indicating strong market demand.
FAA acceptance of their systems' requirements marks significant certification progress.

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