Design robust digital communication links for unmanned aircraft systems, develop RF communication solutions, and manage service agreement negotiations.
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.
The Communications Team is a small group of highly motivated engineers developing industry leading communications systems that enable remote operations of FAA certified commercial aircraft. As a Senior Communications Systems Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a key member of the Communications Team developing the reliable and cost-efficient data link systems required to safely operate aircraft around the world from a remote control center; this system unlocks cargo logistics constraints by untethering the pilot from the aircraft.
Responsibilities
In your role as Senior Communications Systems Engineer you will design robust digital communication links that provide voice and data services for unmanned aircraft systems. You will analyze, develop, and implement creative solutions including satellite and terrestrial-based radio frequency communication networks to allow aircraft to be operated reliably within the U.S. National Airspace. You will drive the communication system architecture from cradle to grave. Duties will include creating models and simulations of RF links and networks, working with network providers to negotiate and validate service level agreements, and testing communications equipment on the ground and in-flight. In this role you will be instrumental in establishing the technologies, internal processes, and business relationships that facilitate a new generation of communication for autonomy in civil aviation.
Basic Success Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree or greater in electrical engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering, or equivalent industry experience
- 8+ years of professional experience in the design, integration, and testing of data links for remotely operated systems (UAVs, spacecraft, etc)
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems pertaining to radio frequency communication networks
- Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally across multiple organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Criteria
- Professional flight experience or in-depth understanding of operations in the National Airspace System
- Demonstrated understanding of aviation digital data link technologies (e.g. CPDLC)
- Experience with integration and test of wireless communication systems for high assurance applications
- Experience with safety-critical software engineering processes
This role is essential to the core mission of deploying civil unmanned aircraft systems. You will be on the frontier of integrating remote operation capability in the national airspace through the development of safe and reliable communication links that can operate everywhere.
This role will be based at our headquarters in Mountain View, CA.
Must be willing to travel 20% of the time.
The estimated salary range for this position is $188,000 to $250,000/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.
This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.
All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.
At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]
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