Jobs in West Menlo Park, CA

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.

Our Flight Software team is at the core of Reliable's autonomy mission, building safety critical embedded flight software, maturing next generation detect and avoid and communications technology, FPGA designs, and simulation and test infrastructure. We're deeply involved in all aspects of the development and certification of the Reliable Robotics autonomy stack, and play a central role in bringing our aircraft to life.

Responsibilities

As a Flight Software Manager at Reliable Robotics, you'll lead and grow the team responsible for the safety critical flight software that makes the aircraft fly. You'll own the maturation of engineering processes to balance immediate engineering execution with formal DO-178C verification, supporting rapid integration and testing of GNC algorithms while building out the software architecture for certification.

You'll provide technical and architectural guidance on flight software components, from flight controls to redundancy management. You'll work closely with leads across Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC), Avionics, Systems, and Hardware to develop and execute technical roadmaps, manage priorities, and ensure your team is unblocked and empowered to deliver robust, reliable, and certifiable flight software enabling advanced autonomy.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Computer Science, or related discipline

• 7+ years of professional experience in real-time embedded software development (C/C++)

• 3+ years in a technical leadership or people management role

• Experience working on complex systems where hardware and software intersect

• Experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms, flight dynamics, and state estimation

Preferred Criteria

• Demonstrated success scaling teams and maturing development processes in a high-growth environment

• Experience designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems and redundancy management schemes

• Experience working through the full lifecycle of a DO-178C certification program

• Professional experience with Python for tooling, test, and data analysis

This role is located onsite at our HQ in Mountain View, CA. Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

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

Compensation Range: $180K - $260K

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.

As a Radar Hardware Design Engineer, you will be a part of our Radar Engineering team. The Radar Engineering team is comprised of a small cross-functional team of motivated and experienced engineers; we're responsible for designing, building, and testing cutting-edge phased array radar systems from concept to certified product. We enjoy a culture of sharing information and collaboration. Phased array radar systems have historically been reserved for specialized applications, but we're making this technology affordable to enable Detect and Avoid for widespread commercial applications. This role will focus on new advanced operational modes. The passion for revolutionary technology to make aviation safer motivates us to come in every day.

Responsibilities

In your role as a Radar Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing digital and analog circuits for our next-generation Radar system. You will be involved in all phases of development, from conception to production, tracing system-level requirements through to circuit-level design. You will drive the design and layout of a multi-processor with an FPGA on chip using DDR 4 memory, as well as designing switching and linear power supplies. The high-speed digital design is complemented by high-frequency analog and RF design up to 12GHz. You will own the schematic, layout, artwork generation and bring-up of hardware. You will be collaborating with the cross-functional teams, including mechanical and system engineering. You will be responsible for the certification of your design to DO-160, DO-254 design assurance and FCC certification. You will support radar system integration and testing in the engineering lab and on the aircraft.

Basic Success Criteria

• Electrical Engineering fundamentals, typically gained through a Bachelor's Degree of Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related discipline

• 5+ years of professional hands-on experience with high-speed digital circuits, linear and switching power regulator circuits, PLL's, VGA, mixers etc.

• Ability to use Circuit simulators, Altium schematic capture and layout, and SPICE simulation software

• Ability to troubleshoot, find root cause, and resolve issues

• Experienced in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers and Vector Network Analyzers

Preferred Criteria

• Advanced Degree of Science or Electrical Engineering

• Experience developing system architectures and managing requirements for certification of Avionics

• Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together, with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data

• Experience integrating and troubleshooting various electronic sensors and components

• RF circuit design experience up to 12GHz

• DO-160 and DO-254 hardware design assurance experience

This 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 $190,000 to $250,000/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.

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

Compensation Range: $190K - $250K

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.

As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be a part of our Vehicle Design and Integration team. Your work will help bring together mechanical, electrical, navigation, control, and safety requirements to produce complex electrical systems that are key to the success of our efforts to automate aviation. You'll collaborate with a broad set of teams to develop a system architecture and incorporate requirements across the hardware/software stack.

Responsibilities

In your role as an Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for refining and implementing our Avionics system architecture and driving its physical implementation. You will drive the system-level design, testing, and integration of avionics hardware, including computing, sensing, actuation, communication, power, and display systems. You will work across engineering teams and will implement an electrical system design that meets system-level and certification requirements. You will be the owner of multiple components (IMUs, air data computers, batteries) and will be responsible for how they are installed in the aircraft, verified, and certified at the aircraft level.

Basic Success Criteria

• Electrical Engineering fundamentals, typically gained through a Bachelor's Degree of Science or Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline

• Hands-on experience with electrical system development, integration, or testing

• Ability to work within a team, including strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to troubleshoot, find root cause, and resolve issues in a safety critical environment

Preferred Criteria

• Advanced Degree of Science or Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline

• Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex electronic sensors, actuators, computing, and wiring into complex vehicle-level systems.

• Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data

• Experience designing, drafting, and building aerospace wiring harnesses, including using ECAD tools such as E3, VeSys, IGE+XAO

We're a growing, motivated, fast-paced team of avionics professionals. We move quickly, and everyone wears multiple hats. We're looking for someone who is diligent and detail-oriented who can join our team and make an immediate impact.

The position will be located at our facility in Mountain View, California. Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

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

Compensation Range: $118K - $170K

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.

As a Senior Accountant at Reliable Robotics, you will report to the Controller. You will take ownership of a wide breadth of accounting responsibilities to maintain and improve upon the processes and standards that will guide Reliable into the future. You'll work with stakeholders across the company and within the finance team, developing your experience to help set the direction for our financial governance.

Responsibilities

In your role as a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for several accounting functions within the company. You will execute and maintain high-quality work to ensure accuracy and completeness while collaborating with outside parties on a variety of tasks detailed below:

• Support account reconciliations, flux analysis, and month end close activities

• Manage Day-to-day functions with Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash cycles

• Assist with our company's financial audits including audit schedule support

• Support consolidations with our company's subsidiary

• Prepare hourly & salaried payroll for semi-monthly processing

• Credit card and expense reimbursement program management

• Support data migration and UAT testing for ERP system implementation

• Coordinate tax filing compliance with outside tax compliance team: federal, state, etc.

Basic Success Criteria

• BA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

• CPA certification or Strong US GAAP knowledge

• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, and laws

• Manufacturing experience

• 2-5 years of public/private accounting experience

We're a growing, motivated, and fast-paced finance team. We move quickly, and everyone wears multiple hats. We're looking for someone who is diligent and detail-oriented who can join our team and make an immediate impact.

The role is hybrid on-site in Mountain View, CA.

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

Compensation Range: $120K - $175K

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.

As a Senior Software Engineer - Engineering Productivity at Reliable Robotics, you will design, and implement software to support the development, analysis, and certification of automated aircraft systems. You will work closely with product owners and end users to develop solutions that enable and optimize engineering development workflows. The software you produce will be critical to the development and certification of the first fully autonomous aircraft.

Responsibilities

In your role as an internal tool developer, you will develop applications, infrastructure, and tools used by engineering to capture product requirements and interface definitions, model the product architecture and design, and reduce and analyze flight and lab test data. You will supercharge the engineering organization's efficiency and effectiveness by streamlining tools and processes. You will work with other teams and stakeholders to establish technical and UX design requirements for these projects and own the "plan, code, build, test, release, deploy" lifecycle of these applications and services.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years experience with professional full stack web development in a team setting

• Professional experience with core browser technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and TypeScript

• Experience structuring dynamic, model-driven data and determining data relationships

• Experience working with SQL, NoSQL, and time series databases

• Experience designing software architecture for both new and existing projects

Preferred Criteria

• Experience using Python and libraries such as pandas, matplotlib, and django

• Experience integrating with cloud platforms and infrastructure tools such as AWS, Terraform, and Docker

• Experience designing and implementing ingestion pipelines for high-throughput streams of real-time telemetry

• Experience integrating business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Superset, Metabase

• Experience developing React components and reusable libraries/tools for developers

At Reliable Robotics, we believe that our internal tools are key ingredients to our success. Aircraft design, integration, and certification are highly complex processes requiring diligent management of data and their relationships. Traditionally a paper process, our tools enable our system designers to move faster, conduct more thorough and comprehensive analyses, and design safer aircraft systems. Come be a part of taking our products to the next level.

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

Compensation Range: $215K - $300K

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.

As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical) at Reliable Robotics, you'll play a critical role in developing and continuously improving all aspects of our manufacturing, installation, and supply chain processes to meet design, regulatory, and business requirements (including safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery). This is a growing team of highly motivated people passionate about delivering quality products and services on time, with unquestionable value. You will be responsible for designing the build and installation process for mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electrical/avionics products, conducting design for excellence (DFx) reviews, and developing the 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, 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

Basic Success Criteria

• 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

Preferred Criteria

• 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

Our 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.

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

Compensation Range: $167K - $230K

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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.

As a Manufacturing Manager at Reliable Robotics, you'll be responsible for manufacturing capacity and throughput, factory development and layout, leading a team of engineers and technicians, and improving our manufacturing processes to meet design, regulatory, and business requirements (including safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery). This is a growing team of highly motivated people passionate about delivering quality products and services on time, with unquestionable value. You will have overall accountability for the manufacturing output of a broad portfolio of products, including mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electrical/avionics assemblies. You will also be responsible for leading hiring activities, managing manufacturing layout, equipment maintenance, optimizing manufacturing flow, ensuring tooling and and working with engineering on design for excellence (DFx) improvements. They also handle workforce development, production scheduling, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring to meet production targets. You are responsible for establishing the standards by which this team would operate, and for transitioning the organization from a start-up into a disciplined manufacturing organization. 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, testing, troubleshooting/diagnosing, inspecting, and maintaining Reliable-designed mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electrical/avionics assemblies, harnesses, and interconnects

• Lead, coach, and provide technical mentorship to a team of engineers and technicians; write bi-annual reviews and manage the team's performance

• Lead hiring, recruitment, and training for the technician team

• Lead efforts to transition our products from engineering development to production

• Ensure design for excellence (DFx) is communicated to the engineering and drive implementations across all manufacturing areas to improve cost, producibility, inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and achieve conformance to requirements

• Responsible for maturing the manufacturing factory and layout, including optimizing material flow, factory equipment (e.g., tooling, inspection, test, etc.) maintenance, tooling, automation, and business system

• Monitor and communicate manufacturing status and risks, and establish key performance metrics to meet manufacturing targets

• Partner with design, engineering, supply chain, and other departments to synchronize project plans and ensure manufacturing can meet demand

• Develop and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, quality management systems, and engineering change orders

• Develop processes to ensure accurate, current, and complete documentation (work instructions, inspections, tests, records, etc.) is utilized and maintained

• Ensure root-cause analysis is implemented and timely corrective actions are taken to maintain schedule, quality, and reliability

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering

• 5+ years of manufacturing, design, and/or testing experience

• 3+ years of experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, such as Altium, NX, and Teamcenter

• Strong leadership, communication, team-building, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Success Criteria

• Experience with assembly, machining, fabrication, soldering, Electro-Static Discharge (ESD), Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and test methods

• Prior experience in troubleshooting, repairing, setting up, and operating complex hardware in a safety-critical environment

• 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

Our 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.

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.

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Compensation Range: $130K - $195K

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• Primary focus on biological sample management for several clinical trials within and across development programs.
  
• Track and reconcile sample collection, processing, and shipment activities; resolve sample-related issues in collaboration with Clinical Operations.
  
• Maintain and update laboratory processing instructions and ensure consistency across programs.
  
• Navigate central laboratory sample management systems and Kite's Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory Information Management System (CPLIMS) to generate inventory reports and manage sample orders.
  
• Place sample requests in compliance with protocol and informed consent requirements, including optional biomarker analyses and subject consent tracking.
  
• Troubleshoot discrepancies in sample requests and coordinate resolution with internal teams and external specialty vendors.
  
• Support development and review of biomarker-related content in protocols, informed consent forms, and laboratory manuals.
  
• Assist with vendor management activities such as RFPs, budget reviews, and scope of work for laboratory services.
  
• Collaborate on timelines for sample analysis and data transfer to meet program deliverables.
  
• Perform quality control checks on laboratory data prior to analysis and assist with ad hoc sample analysis requests.
  
• Provide input into protocol deviation lists related to biomarker/sample handling.
  
• Address site and IRB/EC/IBC questions regarding sample management.
  
• Attend study team meetings and contribute to sample-related discussions.
  
• Light travel (approx. 10%) as needed.
  

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• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences (preferred).
  
• 2-3 years of experience in biological sample management within clinical research or equivalent.
  
• Strong understanding of sample collection, processing protocols, and shipping conditions.
  
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and central lab systems (e.g., LabLink).
  
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work cross-functionally.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
  

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• Perform cell line expansion, maintenance, cryopreservation, and thawing of multiple mammalian cell lines.
  
• Prepare cell culture media with complex supplements and ensure proper cell handling procedures.
  
• Collaborate with team members to support cell culture needs for ongoing research projects.
  
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to assess cell banking and cell culture requirements and deliver materials within timelines.
  
• Conduct and support cell line quality control procedures, including validation for experimental integrity.
  
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and documentation for all experiments and lab activities.
  
• Support development of genetically engineered cell lines and in-vitro cell-based assays for oncology programs
  

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• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or related life science field.
  
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience working with:
  
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  • Cancer cell lines
    
  • Primary cells
    
  • Genetically engineered cell lines
    
  
  
  
• Strong expertise in aseptic techniques and mammalian cell culture.
  
• Experience handling multiple cell lines simultaneously.
  
• Proficiency in media preparation with complex supplements.
  
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and record-keeping abilities.
  
• Familiarity with cell culture QC practices, including:
  
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  • Mycoplasma testing
    
  • Cell line authentication.
    
  
  
  

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• 6+ years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture within the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  
• Experience using electronic lab notebooks (ELN) for experiment documentation and workflow management.
  
• Ability to optimize and troubleshoot mammalian cell culture systems.
  
• Experience writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  
• Familiarity with online genetic databases and integration of phenotypic/genetic data into cell bank systems.
  
• Experience with viral and non-viral transduction or transfection methods, including:
  
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  • Lentivirus
    
  • Retrovirus
    
  • Lipid-based systems
    
  
  
  
• Experience using laboratory instruments such as:
  
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  • Plate readers
    
  • Cell counters
    
  • Automated western blot systems
    
  
  
  
• Ability to run basic cell-based assays and develop cell line banking protocols.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.