Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Mountain View, CAProduction /Full Time /On-siteWe'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.As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the Production team and report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. You’ll play a critical role in developing and continuously improving all aspects of our manufacturing, integration, and supply chain processes to meet design and business requirements, including safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery. This is a small but growing team of highly motivated people who are passionate about delivering quality products and services on time, with unquestionable value. You will be responsible for designing the build and integration process for mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electrical/avionics products, conducting design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) reviews, and developing processes and infrastructure to help the business scale. The projects you work on will set the foundation for how the business operates for years to come. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a safety-critical environment that takes automated aviation systems from prototype to production in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities Responsible for building, integrating, testing, diagnostics, inspecting, and maintaining Reliable designed mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electrical/avionics assemblies, harnessing, interconnects, and other commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) productsCollaborate with the electrical/avionics, mechanical, and radar design teams, technicians, and aircraft mechanics to increase the velocity of product developmentRepresent the production organization in all design reviews and partner with responsible engineers to evaluate designs for cost, producibility, inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirementsAssure product and process quality by testing finished-product and process capabilities, establishing standards, and developing manufacturing processesImprove integration and manufacturing processes, including work instruction developmentResolve product non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root-cause corrective actionsBasic Success Criteria Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems, or industrial engineering5+ years of manufacturing, design, and/or testing experienceUnderstanding and familiarity with aerospace manufacturing, processing, and materials knowledgeHands-on confidence in troubleshooting, repairing, setup, and operating complex electrical/avionics, mechanical, and radar productsUnderstanding and familiarity with manufacturing, processing, and materials knowledge within a safety-critical environmentProficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, such as Altium, NX, and TeamcenterPreferred Success Criteria Electro-mechanical or electrical assembly and prototype development experienceExperience with Quality Management System requirements such as AS9100 and CFR 21.137Excellent written and verbal communication skillsOur team is passionate about delivering on our commitments, solving hard problems, continuously improving, and helping the business succeed. We are constantly reevaluating our technologies, products, and capabilities. If you are a lifelong learner, you will love this environment. Get in on the ground floor and help us build the company.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 $132,000 to $220,000.  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, 401k 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 (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code 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.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to work@reliable.co