Aero-Mechanical Engineer, Avionics & Flight Systems

Merlin Labs, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunches

Snacks & drinks

On-site perks

Job summary

Merlin Labs in Boston, MA, is seeking a mechanical engineer to design, integrate, and test avionics and control components for aircraft and test labs. This role emphasizes rapid design cycles, system integration, and aerospace-grade analysis.

The position is on‑site at Merlin HQ in Boston with up to 25–50% travel. Competitive base salary of $115,000–$150,000 plus equity and top-tier benefits are offered to full-time employees.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of work experience.
• Advanced modeling with SolidWorks, Catia, OnShape, Fusion360, or Creo.
• Experience leading engineering activities in mechanism design, controls, and analyses.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and test avionics and control components.
• Oversee design and analysis for system integration including stress and model analyses.
• Provide CAD support and GD&T best practices.
• Support testing activities: plan, analyze data, and document reports.
• Prepare and coordinate mechanical drawings and documentation.
• Travel up to 25-50% domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Catia

OnShape

Fusion360

Creo

Aerospace engineering

System integration

GD&T

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

OnShape

Fusion360

Creo

Job description

Merlin Labs in Boston, MA, is seeking a mechanical engineer to design, integrate, and test avionics and control components for aircraft and test labs. This role emphasizes rapid design cycles, system integration, and aerospace-grade analysis.

The position is on‑site at Merlin HQ in Boston with up to 25–50% travel. Competitive base salary of $115,000–$150,000 plus equity and top-tier benefits are offered to full-time employees.