Joblaze summary

In the role of Mechanical Engineer at Reliable Robotics, the individual will engage in the design, testing, and integration of advanced mechanical systems for remote piloted aircraft. Key skills include proficiency in CAD and FEM software, along with a solid background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, ideally with experience in safety-critical systems. This position is suited for engineers with at least two years of professional experience who are eager to take ownership of their projects from concept through certification. The team is composed of highly motivated professionals dedicated to enhancing aviation safety through innovative technology.

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.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
Starts above 73% of 60 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Mechanical Engineering we track (median $100,000 across 13 companies).
Mechanical Engineering appears in 4.4% of 3188 comparable mid other roles in United States; Aerospace Engineering appears in 1.9% of 3188 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Mechanical Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Mountain View, CA.
What's the salary range?: Reliable Robotics Corporation lists $118,000–$170,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Mechanical 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: Aerospace Engineering, CAD, FEM, Mechanical Engineering.
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 Mechanical Engineer role at Reliable Robotics Corporation.

From the original posting

As a Mechanical Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be part of the Mechanical Engineering team. This is a small team of highly motivated people designing, testing, and flying advanced mechanical systems. We enjoy cradle-to-grave hardware ownership and hands-on build, test, and integration of our designs. The hardware focus is on high reliability safety critical mechanisms and structures, with significant cross-functional development with the Systems, Avionics, GNC, Software, Manufacturing, and Flight Test teams. The position will be located at our facility in Mountain View, California, reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, build, test, and fly a system of actuators, mechanisms, and structural modifications to enable remote piloted aircraft
Work with a team of top performing mechanical engineers alongside the greater Reliable team of outstanding Electrical, Systems, Software, GNC, Manufacturing, and Flight Test engineers
Own your hardware from concept through flight test and certification . . . this is cradle-to-grave engineering with hands-on build, test, and integration
Bring a sense of humility, and be ready to both learn and teach

Basic Success Criteria

BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent experience
2+ years professional experience developing mechanical systems
Experience with current CAD and FEM packages
Experience in innovative system designs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail

Preferred Criteria

Expertise in electromechanical or mechanical engineering
Demonstrated ability to drive designs to closure
Experience taking designs through FAA certification
Design for manufacturability and volume production
Previous experience with aircraft or other safety-critical mechanical systems
Flight and/or ground test familiarity or experience

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.

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