Systems Engineer – Mission Definition

About the role

Reliable Robotics is developing safety‑enhancing autonomous aviation technology. As a Mission Systems Engineer you will join the Systems & Safety team, reporting to the Systems & Safety Manager, to define and certify mission‑critical functions for unmanned aircraft.

Key responsibilities

• Define and document mission‑related aspects of future aircraft operations from a pilot’s perspective.
• Develop strategies and plans for type certification and operational approval, including training and support documentation.
• Support system architecture, perform trade‑off studies, capture requirements, and drive avionics hardware/software development.
• Conduct operational safety assessments for experimental and production missions and provide engineering expertise throughout design, test, and validation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s (or higher) in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace or related engineering.
• FAA‑certified pilot (Commercial or ATP) or dispatcher with 2+ years operational experience under 14 CFR §§135/121 or corporate flight ops.
• 7+ years designing, integrating, and testing complex safety‑critical aerospace systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and ability to comply with U.S. export‑control requirements.

Required skills

• Experience with certification standards ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO‑254, DO‑178C.
• Mission systems definition, safety assessment, and avionics requirements capture.
• Trade‑off analysis of performance, complexity, risk, and effort.
• Understanding of FAA regulations and type‑certification processes.