Senior Manufacturing Engineer; Aircraft Integration
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
We re building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.
Responsibilities- Responsible for installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, testing, and fabrication of the Reliable-designed mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical/avionics assemblies, harnessing, interconnects, and other commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products
- Conduct design for excellence (DFx) reviews to evaluate designs for cost, producibility, inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements
- Collaborate with design, quality, and certification teams to embed manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation in all phases of product development (e.g., prototype, R&D, certification, and production)
- Develop and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, quality management systems, technical bulletins, engineering orders, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives
- Develop processes to ensure accurate, current, and complete documentation (installation and inspection records, logbook entries, etc.) is utilized and maintained
- Lead root-cause analysis and implement timely corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and reliability
- Ensure an adequate supply of tools, serviceable parts, components, and consumables necessary for aircraft servicing and maintenance
- Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or 7+ years of relevant experience leading aircraft maintenance/modification operations
- 7+ years of aircraft design, manufacturing, inspection, and/or testing experience
- 2+ years of experience leading complex projects or programs in aerospace, autonomy, or robotics
- 2+ years of experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, such as Altium, NX, and Teamcenter
- Holder of an FAA-accredited Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Prototype/R&D development or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
- Experience with industry or regulatory requirements such as AS9100, CFR 14 CFR 21.137, and/or 14 CFR Part 145
- Knowledge of highly complex medium to heavy turbine-powered aircraft, their powerplants, flight and stabilization controls, pneumatic, fuel systems, electronic engine, hydraulic, and navigation systems
- Maintenance and rigging experience on P&W PT6A Engines/Airframes
- Previous leadership or management experience
Our team is passionate about delivering on our commitments, solving hard problems, continuously improving, and helping the business succeed. We are constantly reevaluating our technologies, products, and capabilities. If you are a lifelong learner, you will love this environment. Get in on the ground floor and help us build the company.
The position will be located at our facility in Albuquerque, NM, but will require frequent travel to San Martin, California.
Must be willing to travel 30% of the time (primarily training in San Martin, CA).
The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000 to $190,000. 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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