Experimental Test Pilot

Reliable Robotics•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

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. As an Experimental Flight Test Pilot at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the Flight Operations team and have a leading role in all flight test operations at the company. You will be a leading voice to help guide the development of our safety enhancing technology. You will work in a highly collaborative environment and coordinate with multiple engineering teams across the company to develop and execute flight test plans.

Requirements

FAA Commercial Pilot ASEL with 1500 total flight hours, including at least 500 fixed wing and 500 turbine engine
Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline or equivalent industry experience
Experience performing a secondary skillset while piloting (e.g. tactical aircraft, firefighting, cropdusting, SAR, ISR, law enforcement, etc.)
Current Second Class FAA Medical Certificate or higher
2+ years of professional experience in flight operations
Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.
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.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an SETP recognized flight test school
Recent Caravan or PT6A experience
Diversity of experience in multiple aircraft/ airframes
Experience as a CFI or military flight instructor
Experience with automated and/or large remotely operated vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, etc)
Experience working in a Flight Test program focused on Certification
Experience in developing flight procedures, training curricula, and safety management systems
Experience flying for a 14 CFR part 135 or 121 Air Carrier
Deep understanding of FAA certification processes and their implementation
In depth knowledge of systems engineering processes and principles
Basic familiarity with software programming principles

Responsibilities

As an Experimental Test Pilot, your primary role will be developing and safely executing flight test plans in support of research and development efforts.
You will fly the aircraft in both onboard and remote configurations.
You’ll also have an active role in supporting the design and certification of an advanced autopilot system and remote control station.
You will help to ensure that all aspects of experimental flight operations are set up for safety and success, and to coordinate with Reliable’s Part 135 airline operations to support standardization of pilot procedures.
Throughout the development process, you will be instrumental in the execution of flight tests, data reviews, and proper operation of the system.