Joblaze summary

In the role of Sr. Guidance Engineer at Reliable Robotics, the individual will focus on designing, implementing, and testing guidance systems that facilitate the integration of uncrewed aircraft into the National Airspace System. Key skills include proficiency in C/C++ and Python, along with extensive experience in developing real-time vehicle guidance algorithms. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with a strong background in aerospace engineering or robotics, particularly those with a PhD or experience in safety-critical applications. The team is dedicated to advancing automated flight technology, emphasizing safety and innovation.

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 16.6% of 2574 comparable senior other roles in United States; Optimization appears in 0.1% of 2574 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Guidance Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerospace Engineering, C, C++, Control Systems, Optimization, Python.
What seniority level is this role?: Reliable Robotics Corporation targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Sr. Guidance Engineer role at Reliable Robotics Corporation.

From the original posting

As a Sr. Guidance Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team. You will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of the guidance system, and your work will enable the integration of un-crewed aircraft into the National Airspace System.

Responsibilities

Define guidance system capabilities and requirements in collaboration with operations and pilot teams
Design guidance system features to integrate with flight control systems and pilot displays
Implement flight guidance algorithms in simulation and flight software
Reduce and analyze simulation, lab, and flight test data
Evaluate guidance system performance and behavior via simulation, hardware-in-loop, and flight test cases

Basic Success Criteria

MS in aerospace engineering, robotics, or equivalent field
8+ years professional experience developing guidance or motion planning algorithms for real-time vehicle systems
Professional C/C++ and Python software development experience
Excellent ability to communicate system behavior to end users

Preferred Criteria

PhD in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar advanced degree
Technical expertise in one of the following areas: motion planning, control systems, probability theory, optimization
Experience developing software for safety critical applications
Experience with Flight Management System certification
Current pilot, instrument or commercial rating

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

This role may be located at our offices in Mountain View, CA, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, or remote.

Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

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Sr. Guidance Engineer

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