Sr. Communications Systems Engineer jobs in United States
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Reliable Robotics Corporation · 3 months ago

Sr. Communications Systems Engineer

positionMountain View, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$188K/yr - $250K/yr
date8+ years exp

Reliable Robotics Corporation is building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. As a Senior Communications Systems Engineer, you will develop reliable and cost-efficient data link systems for operating aircraft from a remote control center, enabling a transformative future for air transportation.

Air TransportationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous Vehicles
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Responsibilities

Design robust digital communication links that provide voice and data services for unmanned aircraft systems
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
Drive the communication system architecture from cradle to grave
Create models and simulations of RF links and networks
Work with network providers to negotiate and validate service level agreements
Test communications equipment on the ground and in-flight
Establish the technologies, internal processes, and business relationships that facilitate a new generation of communication for autonomy in civil aviation

Qualification

Data link designRadio frequency communicationAerospace engineeringWireless communication systemsDigital data link technologiesTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skillsSelf-starterCross-functional collaboration

Required

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

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

Benefits

Cash and stock option awards
Employee medical
401k contribution
Great co-workers
A casual work environment

Company

Reliable Robotics Corporation

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Expanding access to more places with automated aviation
dateFounded in 2017
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.reliable.co/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$133.5M
Key Investors
CoatueEclipse VenturesLightspeed Venture Partners
2021-10-14Series C· $100M
2019-03-08Series B· $25M
2017-09-14Series A· $8.5M

Leadership Team

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Juerg Frefel
Co-founder / CTO
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Brandon Suarez
Vice President of UAS Integration
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Recent News

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Reliable Robotics CEO and Co-Founder Robert Rose Testifies Before Congress on U.S. Aviation Leadership through Autonomous Aviation
2025-12-04
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NASA, Partners Push Forward with Remotely Piloted Airspace Integration
2025-09-17
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Reliable Robotics and NASA Partner to Advance Scalability of Large Remotely Piloted Aircraft Integration
2025-08-05
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