Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Certification (Hybrid)

Merlinlabs

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Merlin Labs in Boston, MA, is seeking an experienced lead Systems Engineer to guide system integration, requirements management, and safety-focused certification for civil or military avionics programs.

You will coordinate across hardware, software, electrical, and test teams, run design reviews, and ensure traceability from requirements to demonstration for Merlin product integrations. This role emphasizes safety while accelerating development in a startup environment.

Qualifications

BS in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering or a related subject.
MS preferred.

Responsibilities

Guide system development and traceability from system requirements capture to final demonstration for systems on aircraft.
Facilitate the development of concepts of operation, system architecture, requirements, and certification planning and execution for Merlin product integrations.
Work across safety, hardware, simulation, and software teams to capture, document, and communicate requirements and interfaces.
Host design reviews of architectures for senior leadership and review artifacts as the primary technical stakeholder across supporting disciplines.
Manage systems engineering tasking and align disciplines to support timely completion.
Participate in development of systems engineering development plans and processes.
Participate in reviews of artifacts with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities as required.