Staff Systems Engineer

Merlin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Boston is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to drive system development for general aviation aircraft. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in systems engineering within FAA/EASA/DOD programs. Responsibilities include guiding system integration and ensuring safety while navigating complex engineering challenges. A passion for developing innovative solutions is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in FAA/EASA/DOD certification programs.
• Ability to lead systems engineering projects.
• Experience with requirements validation and verification.

Responsibilities

• Guide system development from requirements capture to demonstration.
• Facilitate development of system architecture and interfaces.
• Work across teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Systems integration

Requirements management

System design

Testing in avionics systems

Risk management in R&D environments

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

MS in relevant field

Tools

ARP4754A/B

RTCA DO-178B/C

Requirements management tools

Simulink

Cameo

IADS

Jama

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer for GNC Requirements and Interfaces

Who you are: You are a very experienced systems engineer involved in systems integration, requirements management, 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 in new product development. You’ve worked in an experimental R&D flight test environment with general aviation aircraft 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

• Guide system development from system requirements capture, through design decision making, to final demonstration for systems being implemented on existing general aviation aircraft
• Facilitate the development of concepts of operation, system architecture (including functional and physical architectures), system requirements, and system interfaces for Merlin products
• 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
• 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
• 8+ years of experience conducting systems engineering in FAA/EASA/DOD certification programs (6+ 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 integrated avionics equipment using ARP4754A/B 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
• Demonstrated familiarity with general aviation aircraft and integration

Nice to Haves

• Specific experience with general aviation aircraft integration, including Cessna Caravan
• Specific experience in the area of Automatic Flight Controls, Flight Management, or Display SystemsSpecific 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)
• Familiarity with Simulink, Cameo, IADS, Jama