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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 an Avionics Mechanical Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the Vehicle Design and Integration team and will report to the Vehicle Design and Integration Manager. This team is a small group of highly motivated people designing, testing, and flying advanced mechanical systems. The harness engineer is a very cross-functional role at the convergence of the avionics, mechanical, integration, and production teams, with significant hands-on work designing, building, integrating, and testing our harnesses, enclosures, and mounting hardware; expect to broaden your design and application experience. This position will be located at our facility in Mountain View, California.

Responsibilities

In your role as Avionics Mechanical Engineer you will work with the avionics, mechanical, and integration teams to define the hardware interfaces, design the detailed harnesses including definition of the harness routing, design and test enclosures for environmental protection, and design the structural mounts for securing the hardware in the airplane. You'll have the opportunity to design, install, and test your hardware on a remotely operated aircraft, and you'll be an instrumental part of how our hardware teams come together on the airplane.

Basic Success Criteria

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience

• 2+ years experience in mechanical or avionics hardware design

• Ability to route harnessing (both in CAD and physically in the airplane) in a strategic manner

• Experience working with connectors, backshells, EMI shielding, and cable/wire protection methods

• Experience designing and analyzing structural mounts

• A love of spatial packaging

• Be logical, inquisitive, and eager to both teach and learn

Preferred Criteria

• 4+ years experience in harness design and avionics packaging

• Experience performing design trades for and detail design of aerospace flight harnesses

• Experience with NX routing and Capital Harness Designer

• Experience designing avionics enclosures

• Experience working on certification-path aviation development projects

• Experience testing hardware to DO-160 requirements

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

The estimated salary range for this position is $118,000 to $170,000/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: $118K - $170K

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Job Title: Instructional Designer

Duration: 06 months

Location: Foster City, CA

Payrate: $62/hr - $65/hr

In this role, you’ll translate complex business requirements into engaging learning solutions, collaborating closely with subject matter experts and key stakeholders. You’ll lead the design and development of impactful, measurable courses and resources that enable teams to effectively engage with and service the company’s products.

The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of adult learning principles and a track record of creating innovative, learner-focused training.

As an Instructional Designer, you'll:

• Design educational content rooted in instructional design principles, ensuring learning objectives align with business priorities.
• Partner with SMEs and cross-functional teams to co-create dynamic curricula (classrooms, workshops, and e-learning), using AGILE methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Create interactive online learning experiences with authoring tools, focusing on clarity, structure, and collaboration with eLearning developers, while streamlining production through evolving templates and tools.
• Assess and refine training solutions for quality, scalability, and measurable impact, incorporating leader input and aligning with brand guidelines and strategic priorities.
• Facilitate planning sessions with stakeholders and synthesize feedback into clear, actionable instructional strategies; travel up to 15% as needed.

Role specifics and target candidate profile

• Follows the ADDIE methodology -Problem solving skills -Able to create a simplified training solution around complex technical concepts -Ideally has Automotive industry background, designing trainings around high voltage/electrical systems -Very independent, able to hit the ground running with minimal oversight/direction To summarize the role in a sentence: "Someone who can take a bunch of complex technical information and synthesize it so folks from various backgrounds and technical know-how can understand and learn from."

Required skills

• Qualifications 6-8 years of instructional design experience, with a focus on blended learning, OLT, ILT, and vILT. Automotive / EV / Collision industry preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of experience in the automotive industry is preferred but not required.
• Strong conceptual design skills with the ability to visualize and articulate instructional flows and learner experiences.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with frequent change and limited oversight.
• Strong communicator and creative problem solver who brings curiosity, clarity, and empathy to learning design.
• Experience creating learning evaluation plans. Working knowledge of eLearning authoring tools, such as Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline), Camtasia, Vyond, Canva, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Engineering, or related field. Portfolio of ID work samples preferred but not required

Description:

· Develop test procedures to evaluate in-vehicle for NVH performance.

· Acquire and interpret NVH data to guide design decisions and optimize vehicle acoustic performance.

· Work closely with Vehicle Integration, Body, Chassis, and Thermal teams to drive the design for NVH.

· Support target setting and cascade process for vehicle-level NVH performance.

· Perform - at a vehicle and component level - testing and assessments to improve airborne and structure-borne noise performance in prototypes and production vehicles.

Qualifications:

· Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or a related field. Master’s or PhD preferred.

· 2-6+ years of relevant experience.

· Strong fundamentals in structural dynamics, acoustics, and digital signal processing.

· Proficiency in using NVH data acquisition systems, accelerometers, microphones.

· Experience in performing modal testing and order analysis.

· Strong fundamental understanding of digital signal processing, psychoacoustics, and the use of sound quality metrics to record, track and report NVH performance in an appropriate manner.

· Experience of Siemens TestLab and/or Artemis Suite.

Preferred:

· Previous experience taking a vehicle from concept to production.

· Experience in NVH characterization and fault detection using microphones, acoustic cameras, particle velocity probes, etc...

· Experience working on Road & Tire Noise.

· Experience in Buzz, Squeak & Rattler (BSR) issues.

· Experience in Operational Sound Quality (OSQ) issues.

· Experience working with cross-functional teams.

MatriScope Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (MatriScope) is a leader in providing professional services in the disciplines of Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering, Materials Testing, and Special Inspection Services. Over the past 20 years, MatriScope has built a strong reputation throughout Northern and Central California for providing exceptional service through a proactive project management approach, innovative practices and a commitment to maintaining its traditional values. MatriScope is headquartered in Sacramento, CA with additional offices in the Bay Area.

MatriScope has many long-term assignments, including prevailing wage projects, for the right candidates who have a proven track-record, strong work-ethic, and desire to participate as a team player. MatriScope offers competitive salary and benefit package.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking Construction Inspectors that have the drive and integrity to work with clients and vendors. Previous inspection experience is needed in this role.

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform as an entry to lead inspector on various projects responsible for the inspection and documentation of construction in the areas of building code compliance, concrete, pre-stress concrete, shotcrete, masonry, steel, fireproofing, waterproofing, and roofing. Ability to properly interpret construction documents and prepare well-written and concise reports capturing all necessary elements is required.

• Must be able to properly follow directions, perform in a responsible manner with minimal oversight.
• Provide daily reports of observation and test results
• Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
• Interact with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
• Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data

REQUIREMENTS:

• Entry or senior level Special Inspector with current certifications by the International Code Council, American Welding Society, and American Concrete Institute.
• One (1) year of Special Inspector field experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic plans and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a team.
• Reliability – must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
• Ability to prepare report s and documentation.
• Proficient computer skills required.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work at construction sites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and work in variable outside conditions.
• Must be able to work various shifts depending upon construction schedules
• Must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
• Comply with the Company’s auto insurance policy and must have a valid CA drive license.

CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED (Must Have 2 or More Certification):

• ICC Pre-Stressed Concrete
• ICC Reinforced Concrete
• ICC Masonry
• ICC Structural Steel & Welding
• ICC Soils
• AWS CWI
• ASNT UT / MT Level II
• ACI Grade I

PROJECT LOCATIONS:

• San Francisco / Peninsula
• San Jose & Surrounding Areas
• Livermore
• Sacramento

One of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers is searching for a Principal Infotainment Systems Engineer to join their advanced hardware platform team onsite in Mountain View, CA. In this pivotal role, you'll drive the design, integration, and validation of next-generation infotainment ECU systems impacting the user experience in millions of vehicles worldwide. If you thrive in technically complex environments, love tackling large-scale system challenges, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of in-vehicle technology, this may be your next career step!

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end system execution of embedded infotainment ECUs, overseeing feature development, systems integration, validation, and delivery timelines.
• Guide teams in defining requirements, building performance models, and validating feature implementation to ensure a premium user experience and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and board engineering groups to optimize architecture for power, interface compatibility, audio/video pipelines, and system performance.
• Coordinate the development and review of schematics and PCBs, track thermal and EMI risks, and manage hardware validation across multiple development builds.
• Spearhead the integration of ECUs into vehicle networks, planning and executing system-level and in-vehicle testing, and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Partner with SoC and software teams on silicon selection, bootloader and operating system integration, and system stability improvements.
• Interface regularly with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and cross-functional teams, ensuring that all deliverables meet requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Drive alignment between engineering, HMI, cloud, and connectivity teams, supporting cross-domain initiatives.
• Proactively address system ambiguity, triage hardware/software issues, and escalate risks to drive to closure with all partners.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related discipline required; Master's preferred.
• At least 12 years' experience driving complex systems engineering initiatives, especially for embedded infotainment ECUs, with expertise in SoC, hardware, and vehicle integration.
• Demonstrated ability to architect, integrate, and validate high-performance systems spanning processor, board, and vehicle domains.
• Proficient background in ARM SoC platforms, memory and storage subsystems, peripheral interfaces such as PCIe and USB, and multimedia (audio/display) pipelines.
• Hands-on skills with embedded Linux/RTOS, bootloaders, board-level bring-up, schematic/layout review, and cross-domain debugging.
• Extensive knowledge of automotive communication networks (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) and experience leading cross-functional validation efforts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, influencing, and communication abilities; adept at navigating organizational complexities and driving clarity and execution across teams.
• Experience in strategies for system safety, with preferred exposure to ISO 26262 and cybersecurity standards.
• Familiarity with Android Automotive, QNX, OTA update management, and infotainment stack optimization is a plus.
• Self-motivated, highly accountable, thrives under ambiguity, and skilled in coordinating deliverables across multiple partners.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 15% of the time).

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. FPGA Design Engineer at Reliable Robotics you will be a part of the Embedded Systems team which owns the firmware and software at the heart of the Reliable Robotics autonomy stack. We are a creative and diligent team that provides dependable computing, networking, signal processing, and motor control solutions to bring our aircraft to life. Your contributions will directly enable development of our flight computer and air to air RADAR, unlocking higher-level capabilities, and setting the stage for product certification & delivery to market.

Responsibilities

In your role as an FPGA Design Engineer, you will work in a highly collaborative and cross-functional development environment including mutual peer review to maintain high product quality. This work will include FPGA requirements, design, and simulation as well as code synthesis, hardware integration, and test support. You will contribute to multiple FPGA projects in support of the long-term Reliable Robotics technology roadmap.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

• 8+ years of full-cycle electronics hardware development experience in a professional environment

• Professional experience designing FPGA digital logic using industry-standard design, simulation, and synthesis tools

Preferred Criteria

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

• Proven track record of product ownership including development and field support

• Experience with safety-critical FPGA development (DO-254 level A/B or equivalent industry standard)

• Experience architecting, implementing, and verifying fixed point DSP algorithms

• Comfortable with a fast-paced, agile/iterative development life cycle

• Pragmatic, results-oriented work style

FPGA designers at Reliable Robotics have a unique opportunity to work within a vertically integrated technology stack that extends up to the aircraft level, with a direct impact on the aircraft's capabilities and requirements. They execute a focused mission to establish the foundation of Reliable's technology roadmap. We are a fast-paced team that gets results. With your experience, motivation, skills, and enthusiasm, you'll help the team accomplish amazing things.

Employees working from our headquarters in Mountain View, CA may expect very little travel.

The estimated salary range for this position is $215,000 to $300,000/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: $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. FPGA Verification Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the Embedded Systems team. The Embedded Systems team owns the complete lifecycle of the firmware and software platform that lies at the heart of the Reliable Robotics autonomy stack. We provide dependable computing, networking, signal acquisition, and motor control solutions that bring our aircraft to life. Your contributions will directly enable key equipment and aircraft product demonstrations, unlock the development of higher-level capabilities, and set the stage for product certification & delivery to market.

Responsibilities

In your role as Sr. FPGA Verification Engineer, you will own the FPGA integration and test environment for multiple airborne products including their test benches & simulation, continuous integration, timing analysis, elemental analysis, and build. You will develop DO-254 compliant processes for peer review and testing, perform qualification of relevant design and verification tools, and develop strategies for efficient verification of the product. Your contributions will directly enable the efficient realization of safe and dependable airborne electronic hardware at Reliable Robotics.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of full-cycle electronics hardware development experience in a professional environment

• Professional knowledge of designing FPGA digital logic using industry-standard design, simulation, and synthesis tools

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Criteria

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

• Experience with safety-critical FPGA verification (DO-254 level A/B or equivalent)

• Comfortable with a fast-paced, agile/iterative development life cycle

• Pragmatic, results-oriented work style

FPGA engineers at Reliable Robotics have a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a vertically integrated technology stack that goes all the way up to aircraft level, with a direct impact on the aircraft's capabilities and requirements. They execute a focused mission to establish the foundation of Reliable's technology roadmap, which does not suffer from dithering business or customer objectives. Come lend us your experience, motivation, skills, and enthusiasm - we simply can't wait to see what you will do here.

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 $215,000 to $300,00/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: $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 an FPGA Design Engineer at Reliable Robotics you will be a part of the Embedded Systems team which owns the firmware and software at the heart of the Reliable Robotics autonomy stack. We are a creative and diligent team that provides dependable computing, networking, signal processing, and motor control solutions to bring our aircraft to life. Your contributions will directly enable development of our flight computer and air to air RADAR, unlocking higher-level capabilities, and setting the stage for product certification & delivery to market.

Responsibilities

In your role as an FPGA Design Engineer, you will work in a highly collaborative and cross-functional development environment including mutual peer review to maintain high product quality. This work will include FPGA requirements, design, and simulation as well as code synthesis, hardware integration, and test support. You will contribute to multiple FPGA projects in support of the long-term Reliable Robotics technology roadmap.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

• 4+ years of full-cycle electronics hardware development experience in a professional environment

• Professional experience designing FPGA digital logic using industry-standard design, simulation, and synthesis tools

Preferred Criteria

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

• Proven track record of product ownership including development and field support

• Experience with safety-critical FPGA development (DO-254 level A/B or equivalent industry standard)

• Experience architecting, implementing, and verifying fixed point DSP algorithms

• Comfortable with a fast-paced, agile/iterative development life cycle

• Pragmatic, results-oriented work style

FPGA designers at Reliable Robotics have a unique opportunity to work within a vertically integrated technology stack that extends up to the aircraft level, with a direct impact on the aircraft's capabilities and requirements. They execute a focused mission to establish the foundation of Reliable's technology roadmap. We are a fast-paced team that gets results. With your experience, motivation, skills, and enthusiasm, you'll help the team accomplish amazing things.

Employees working from our headquarters in Mountain View, CA may expect very little travel.

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: $185K - $245K

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.

The Avionics Hardware team is a small group of highly motivated engineers who develop the core compute, actuation, sensing, and power electronics products at the heart of our automation system. We enjoy cradle-to-grave hardware ownership and hands-on test, iteration, and deployment of our designs. As a Sr Avionics Hardware Engineer, you will lead development of electrical components and sub-systems across our airborne and test platforms from the circuit-board level up through integrated systems and everything in between.

Responsibilities

In your role as Sr Avionics Hardware Engineer, you will design, analyze, document, test, and troubleshoot electronic assemblies at the circuit board through integrated electro-mechanical level. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing and test engineers as the expert on your hardware. You will drive improvements to the hardware through benchtop, environmental, and on-aircraft testing, and perform root-cause investigations to characterize, document, and rectify anomalous behavior in a safety-critical environment. You will contribute to continuous improvement of the team's development processes and practices through technical leadership.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of full-lifecycle hardware development experience in a professional environment

• Experience developing and simulating complex and manufacturable printed circuit board assemblies using tools such as Altium Designer and SPICE

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

• Ability to methodically diagnose, document, and solve electronic hardware problems

Preferred Criteria

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

• Experience with aviation development assurance standards (e.g. RTCA/DO-254 for Level A/B items or equivalent)

• Experience designing electronics to meet rigorous environmental standards (aerospace, military, automotive, or harsh industrial)

• Deep expertise in high-speed digital design, mixed-signal design, RF design, and/or power electronics design

• Proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB for analysis, data review, and test setup scripting

• Ability to work both independently and as a leader of a high performing team

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.

This role is on-site in Mountain View, CA.

Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this position is $188,000 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: $188K - $250K

Automation CSV Engineer (Biotech/Pharma)

Location – California Bay Area

Please note: We are only considering W2 candidates at this time. Applications from third-party vendors or C2C arrangements will not be considered.

ADVENT Engineering is an engineering and consulting firm providing expertise to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Headquartered near San Francisco, California, and with operations in the Eastern and Western US, Canada and Singapore, our company is involved in almost every facet of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility design and process engineering and quality system projects.

ADVENT's services include process engineering, automation engineering, project engineering, facility/system design, start up and commissioning, validation and compliance consulting for distinguished and successful biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.

The successful candidate will work with a group of engineers involved in the design, automation, commissioning and start-up of various processes, systems and facilities. A combination of strong technical aptitude, automation engineering skills and technical writing are the desired skill set.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team!

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Automation CSV Engineer to support a complex automation system migration project at a large, regulated biotechnology/pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the California Bay area. The ideal candidate will bring deep, hands-on expertise in PCS and MES system migration, validation, and implementation, with a strong preference for experience in Rockwell and PharmaSuite environments.

This role requires a senior-level engineer capable of independently executing and leading CSV and automation activities while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute CSV and automation activities for PCS/MES system migration projects
• Support implementation, migration, commissioning, and validation of:
• PCS systems (Rockwell, Honeywell)
• MES systems (PharmaSuite, POMSnet)
• SCADA and PLC platforms
• Author, review, approve, and execute CSV lifecycle documentation, including:
• Validation Plans
• Risk Assessments
• Test Protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Traceability Matrices
• Validation Summary Reports
• Ensure compliance with SDLC, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, Data Integrity, and GAMP 5
• Manage and document software changes throughout the SDLC per site procedures
• Support programming, configuration, commissioning, and validation of Rockwell and PharmaSuite platforms
• Collaborate with automation, IT, QA, and manufacturing teams
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and deviation investigations as needed
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in CSV and Automation within a regulated biotech/pharma environment
• Hands-on experience with implementation, migration, and validation of:
• PCS (Rockwell and/or Honeywell)
• MES (PharmaSuite, POMSnet)
• SCADA/PLC systems
• Strong, hands-on expertise with Rockwell and PharmaSuite (required)
• In-depth knowledge of:
• SDLC
• 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11
• Data Integrity
• Computerized System Validation (CSV)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with S88 Batch Standard
• Experience with Rockwell software object development
• MES recipe authoring and testing experience
• Experience with Kneat

Additional Information

• This position requires 100% onsite support in California
• Long-term project opportunity in a regulated manufacturing environment