Senior Systems Engineer

Merlinlabs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Unlimited vacation

Catered lunches onsite

Job summary

Merlin Labs in Boston, MA is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to lead requirements development, system design, and verification for FAA/EASA/DOD certified avionics programs. You will work on a small, agile team interfacing with safety, hardware, and software groups.

This on-site role emphasizes MBSE, ARP4754A and DO-178B/C experience, developing system-level requirements and interfaces, and coordinating with customers, suppliers, and regulators.

Qualifications

• Experience leading systems engineering in FAA/EASA/DOD certification programs (4+ years with MS).
• Develop system-level requirements, architecture, interfaces, and verification plans.
• Hands-on experience certifying avionics using ARP4754A and DO-178B/C.
• Ability to interface with customers, suppliers, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of operation concepts and system architecture.
• Capture, document, and communicate requirements and interfaces across teams.
• Manage systems engineering tasking and align disciplines for timely completion.
• Perform system-level verification and validation activities.
• Develop systems engineering development plans and processes as needed.
• Participate in artifact reviews with customers, suppliers, and regulators.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

System design

Testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

ARP4754A

RTCA DO-178B/C

Simulink

Cameo

IADS

Jama

MBSE

Job description

About Merlin

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.

Who you are

You are an experienced systems engineer with experience in requirements development, system design, and testing in civil-certified or DOD safety-critical avionics systems. You have a passion for new development and have a proven record of navigating the challenges of a product development environment. You’ve worked in an experimental R&D flight test environment and know how to keep safety at the forefront while still moving quickly. You also have experience in interfacing with a wide array of engineering domains, customers, suppliers, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of concepts of operation, system architecture (including functional and physical architectures), system requirements, and system interfaces for Merlin products. On this small, agile team, you will own significant pieces of these activities yourself.
• Work across the safety, hardware, and software teams to capture, document, and communicate requirements and interfaces.
• Managing systems engineering tasking and aligning disciplines to support their successful and timely completion.
• Perform system-level verification and validation activities.
• Participate in the development of systems engineering development plans and processes as needed.
• Participate in reviews of artifacts with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities as required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering or a related subject, MS preferred.
• 6+ years of experience conducting systems engineering in FAA/EASA/DOD certification programs (4+ years with MS degree).
• Demonstrated ability to lead as a Systems Engineer in solving complex architectural and systems engineering-related problems.
• Experience with requirements management tools and processes.
• Hands‑on experience in certifying avionics equipment using ARP4754A and RTCA DO‑178B/C for flight‑critical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop system‑level requirements, architecture, and interfaces, and perform requirements validation and verification.
• Specific experience in the area of Automatic Flight Controls, Flight Management, or Critical Flight 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.

This position is based on‑site at Merlin HQ in Boston, MA.

Benefits

Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on‑site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.

Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team‑focused startup environment. We also offer a top‑notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.

Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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: [e-mail].