Senior Systems Engineer - Architecture & Interfaces

Merlin Labs, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

401k with match

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Merlin Labs is seeking a senior systems engineer to lead the Merlin Pilot system architecture in a fast-moving R&D flight test environment, with emphasis on MBSE and cross-functional collaboration.

You will translate customer needs into high-level requirements and develop interfaces between mission autonomy and flight autonomy, supporting certification activities for FAA/EASA/DOD programs. Hybrid Boston HQ with remote options.

Qualifications

• BS in Systems/Aerospace/Electrical Eng; MS preferred.
• 10+ years in systems engineering on certification programs (FAA/EASA/DOD).
• Own and deliver complex SE work with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience with avionics using ARP4754A/B and DO-178B/C.

Responsibilities

• Execute segments of Merlin Pilot System architecture and interfaces.
• Maintain system architectures in MBSE models.
• Translate customer needs into top-level requirements for Mission Autonomy and Flight Autonomy teams.
• Define interfaces between mission autonomy and flight autonomy; document architecture interfaces.
• Develop system-level requirements and allocate to subsystems.
• Specify physical interfaces and data protocols; produce interface definitions.
• Support Merlin Pilot software releases from requirements to validation.
• Perform change impact assessments for change requests and new requirements.
• Conduct trade studies and present results to Engineering Review Boards.
• Collaborate with System Safety and Product Cybersecurity on safety requirements.
• Participate in reviews with customers, suppliers, regulators.

Skills

System architecture

MBSE

Requirements management

System validation

FAA/EASA/DOD certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Doctorate (PhD) beneficial

Tools

ARP4754A/B

RTCA DO-178B/C

Cameo

Job description

Merlin Labs is seeking a senior systems engineer to lead the Merlin Pilot system architecture in a fast-moving R&D flight test environment, with emphasis on MBSE and cross-functional collaboration.

You will translate customer needs into high-level requirements and develop interfaces between mission autonomy and flight autonomy, supporting certification activities for FAA/EASA/DOD programs. Hybrid Boston HQ with remote options.