Joblaze summary

In the role of Flight Navigation Engineer at Reliable Robotics, the individual will focus on designing, implementing, and testing navigation systems for uncrewed aircraft. Key skills include expertise in navigation algorithms, sensor solutions, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python for flight software development. This position is ideal for candidates with at least three years of experience in aerospace or related fields, particularly those familiar with safety-critical applications. The team is dedicated to advancing automated aviation technology, contributing to a transformative vision for air transportation.

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 17.8% of 3271 comparable mid other roles in United States; Kalman filtering appears in 0.1% of 3271 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Flight Navigation 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 Navigation 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++, GNSS navigation, Kalman filtering, Python, inertial navigation.
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 Navigation Engineer role at Reliable Robotics Corporation.

From the original posting

As a Flight Navigation Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be part of the Guidance, Navigation and Control Team. You will contribute to the navigation system design, implementation, and testing, and your work will enable the integration of uncrewed aircraft into the National Airspace System.

Responsibilities

Define navigation system requirements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Analyze, source, and select sensor solutions for use in the navigation system
Develop sensor models in simulation for evaluation of the navigation system
Implement state estimation algorithms in flight software
Establish test methods to ensure compliance with requirements, best practices, and regulatory standards
Evaluate the navigation system via simulation, hardware-in-loop, and flight test cases

Basic Success Criteria

BS in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar advanced degree
Technical expertise in one of the following areas: Kalman filtering; GNSS navigation; inertial navigation; or alternative navigation technologies
3+ years of professional experience developing and testing navigation algorithms
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, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar advanced degree
Technical expertise in one of the following areas: probability theory; fault detection and exclusion (FDE); sensor error/noise modeling; or GPS-denied navigation
Experience developing software for safety critical applications
Experience with navigation system certification

We are 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 whole team, you will contribute to a novel navigation system that drives our mission forward.

Must be willing to travel 10% of the time. This position is based at our facility in Mountain View, California.

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Flight Navigation Engineer

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