Senior Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Merlin, a venture-backed aerospace startup, as a Senior Systems Engineer. You will contribute to the development of concepts of operation, system architecture, requirements, and interfaces for our non-human pilot technology. This role involves working across teams, performing system verification and validation, and participating in regulatory reviews. You will need a BS in a relevant engineering field and 8+ years of experience in FAA/EASA certification programs. A DoD security clearance is required. Merlin offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, unlimited vacation, and a 401k match, along with a supportive and innovative work environment.

Requirements

• BS in Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or a related subject, MS preferred
• 8+ years of experience conducting systems engineering in FAA/EASA certification programs (6+ years with MS degree)
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex architectural and systems engineering related problems
• Hands-on experience in certifying avionics equipment using ARP4754A and RTCA DO-178B/C for flight critical systems
• This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of concepts of operation, system architecture (including functional and physical architectures), system requirements, and system interfaces for Merlin products
• Work across the safety, hardware, and software teams to capture, document, and communicate requirements and interfaces
• Perform system level verification and validation activities
• Write and maintain systems engineering development plans and processes
• Participate in reviews of artifacts with regulatory authorities as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Specific experience in the area of Automatic Flight Controls, Flight Management, or Display Systems
• Specific experience in developing software requirements and performing software verification
• Working knowledge of FAA/EASA regulations is a plus

Benefits

• Health, dental, life insurance
• Unlimited vacation
• 401k with match
• Professional development