Mechanical Engineering Intern

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 Mechanical Engineering Intern at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the Mechanical Engineering team. This is a small team of highly motivated people designing, testing, and flying advanced mechanical systems. We enjoy cradle-to-grave hardware ownership and hands-on build, test, and integration of our designs. The position will be located at our facility in Mountain View, California, reporting to the mechanical engineering manager. We are currently accepting applications for the Winter 2026, and Spring 2027 seasons.

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Responsibilities

In your role as a mechanical intern, you will own at least one project from early conceptual design to installation on the development aircraft. Our intention is for mechanical interns to experience the full hardware development cycle, and all intern projects are high priority and value-added efforts contributing to our automated flight systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Junior or Senior standing in 4-year college degree program in mechanical engineering or equivalent practical experience

• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals - statics, dynamics, and materials

• Experience in NX or similar CAD software and Simcenter or similar FEA packages

• A demonstrated passion for mechanical or electromechanical hardware

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Hands on application of mechanical systems through classes, clubs, or hobbies

• Experience applying both hand calcs and FEM to predict failure modes

• Ability to design, build, and operate mechanical test stands

• Excellent measurement, technical writing, and data analysis skills

• Eagerness to both teach and learn

The estimated annualized salary for this position is $94,000.

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