Sr. Technical Program Manager - Aircraft

Company: Reliable Robotics
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 a Sr. Technical Program Manager at Reliable Robotics, you will lead the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional engineering programs that drive our uncrewed aircraft systems to market. This is a highly technical role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, excels at cross-discipline coordination, and can distill technical detail into actionable program structure. You will be responsible for tactical execution, decision management, and program visibility across engineering, customers, certification stakeholders, and executive leadership. Success in this role means delivering the right system, at the right level of maturity, on time. Responsibilities Coordinate integrated planning and tactical execution for cross-functional technical programs (avionics, software, hardware, systems, and test). Lead structured management of risks, trades, dependencies, and key technical decisions across teams. Develop and analyze concise, high-impact tracking tools: schedules, dashboards, risk registers, and trade logs. Facilitate clear, consistent communication with internal leadership and external stakeholders, including certification authorities and customers. Represent program status, risks, and upcoming decisions to executives and partner teams, ensuring expectations remain aligned at every level. Basic Success Criteria Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical discipline. 5 years of experience leading complex engineering programs in aerospace, autonomy, or robotics. Strong system-level thinking and the ability to quickly understand cross-discipline technical challenges. Demonstrated success driving clarity, focus, and execution across multi-functional engineering teams. Prior hands-on engineering experience in systems, software, electrical, or flight test roles. Preferred Success Criteria Background in safety-critical domains and familiarity with FAA certification frameworks (e.g., DO-178C, ARP4754A). Experience managing externally visible programs with regulatory or customer deliverables. Strong presentation, synthesis, and storytelling skills with the ability to adjust depth for both engineers and executives. Bias toward structure, action, and accountability in complex, fast-moving environments. Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time. The estimated salary range for this position is $175,000 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 work@reliable.co

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