Joblaze summary

In the role of Flight Control Law Engineer at Reliable Robotics, the individual will focus on designing, implementing, and testing flight control laws for automated aviation systems. Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, along with experience in flight dynamics simulation and control algorithms, is essential. This position is ideal for someone with at least three years of relevant experience, particularly in aerospace or robotics, who is eager to contribute to safety-critical systems in a mission-driven environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Reliable Robotics Corporation's careers page October 27, 2026.
Python appears in 18.1% of 3188 comparable mid other roles in United States; Simulation appears in 0.2% of 3188 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Flight Control Law Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Mountain View, CA.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Flight Control Law Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Reliable Robotics Corporation is hiring for this position in Mountain View, CA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C, C++, Python, Simulation, auto-takeoff, autoland.
What seniority level is this role?: Reliable Robotics Corporation targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Flight Control Law Engineer role at Reliable Robotics Corporation.

From the original posting

As a Flight Controls Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be part of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Team. You will design, implement, integrate, and test flight control laws for all phases of operation including autotaxi, auto-takeoff, autoland, and automatic rollout. You integrate real-world hardware and C/C++ flight software as part of ongoing flight test programs, and perform simulation analysis and data reduction in our Python and C/C++ modeling & simulation environment.

Responsibilities

Establish autoflight and flight control system requirements
Interface with Pilots and Operations team to develop flight test plans, respond to squawks, and communicate design updates
Design and analyze flight control laws from conceptual design through implementation and certification
Develop simulation models to evaluate flight control system performance and stability
Implement control laws and algorithms in flight software
Test flight software in simulation, Monte Carlo, hardware-in-loop, and flight

Basic Success Criteria

BS in aerospace engineering, robotics, or equivalent field
3+ years of hands on, professional experience developing and testing flight controls algorithms
Experience with flight dynamics simulation and model identification
Professional experience with developing C/C++ flight software and Python data reduction & analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Criteria

MS in aerospace engineering, robotics, or similar advanced degree
Current pilot, instrument or commercial ratings
Experience with flight controls, autopilot, or flight management system certification

We are developing and building high-integrity, safety-critical systems for automated flight, and your role is critical to what we do at Reliable Robotics. With the support of the entire team, you will be making key contributions to the autoflight system that drive our core company mission forward.

This position is based at our facility in Mountain View, California.

Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

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Flight Control Law Engineer

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