Systems Architect

About the role

Reliable Robotics is developing safety‑enhancing technology for autonomous aviation. As a Systems Architect you will join the Systems & Safety team to design and certify novel, safety‑critical flight systems for unmanned aircraft.

Key responsibilities

• Define new functions and system architecture for autonomous aircraft, including vehicle‑pilot‑support relationships.
• Perform functional decomposition, trade studies, and allocation of hardware and software across LRUs.
• Collaborate with safety analysts to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements.
• Derive and validate requirements and interfaces, supporting development through production, test, and certification.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years designing and integrating complex safety‑critical aerospace systems.
• Self‑starter capable of solving problems from first principles and working cross‑functionally.

Required skills

• Experience with ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO‑254, DO‑178C certification processes.
• System architecture and trade‑off analysis for safety‑critical systems.
• Knowledge of autonomous aircraft control functions and contingency management.