[Hiring] Senior Systems Engineer @Merlin Labs

Role Description

You are an experienced systems engineer with experience in the development of system/sub-system architecture, system/sub-system requirements, and testing of systems to comply with its requirements. You have experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams of varying engineering domains, customers, suppliers, and partners. You have experience in the definition of Autonomous behaviors and functions of AI enabled control systems. You have a passion for new development and have a proven record of navigating the challenges in new product development. You’ve worked in an experimental R&D of safety critical systems/sub-systems and have the ability to keep safety at the forefront while still moving quickly.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of systems engineering development plans and processes as needed for technical execution.
• Managing systems engineering tasking and aligning disciplines to support their successful and timely completion.
• Development of descriptions of Features and Functions to be executed by the Sub-System.
• Development of Sub-System Level Requirements.
• Development of Sub-System Level Test Methods and Testing Strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Support/Execution of verification and validation activities.
• Reviews of System Engineering artifacts such as requirements, with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities as required.
• Review of concepts of operation, system architecture (including functional and physical architectures), system requirements, and system interfaces for Merlin products.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the safety, hardware, and software teams to capture, document, and communicate requirements and interfaces.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering or a related subject, MS preferred.
• 6-9 years of experience conducting systems engineering (4-6 years with MS degree; 2-4 years with PhD).
• Specific experience in Flight Controls System Development with aspects of ML or Autonomy.
• Experience in Flight Control System development.
• Demonstrated ability in solving complex architectural and systems engineering-related problems.
• Experience with requirements management tools and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop system-level requirements, architecture, and interfaces, and perform requirements validation and verification.

Requirements

• Experience conducting systems engineering in FAA/EASA/DOD certification programs.
• Hands-on experience in certifying avionics equipment using ARP4754A and RTCA DO-178B/C for safety-critical systems.
• 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/DOD regulations and standards is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with Simulink, Cameo, IADS, Jama.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $165,000 - $220,000 a year (base salary only).
• Highly competitive equity grants considered part of Merlin's total compensation package.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees including health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match.
• Work/life integration and support for professional development.