Staff Systems Engineer Architecture and Interfaces
Merlin is a Boston-based aerospace and defense technology company developing AI-powered, aircraft-agnostic autonomy software for fixed-wing aircraft.
About Merlin
Merlin’s Merlin Pilot combines hardware and software intended to perform takeoff-to-touchdown flight functions for military and civil aircraft, supporting reduced-crew and autonomous operations. The operating business began as Apollo Flight Research in 2018, became Merlin Labs in 2020, and is now operated under public parent Merlin, Inc.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will define and maintain the Merlin Pilot system architecture, interfaces, and requirements. You will translate customer needs into system specifications, support software releases through validation, assess changes, conduct trade studies, and collaborate on safety and cybersecurity requirements.
Requirements
- BS in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related subject; MS preferred.
- 10+ years of systems-engineering experience in FAA, EASA, or DOD certification programs, or equivalent advanced-degree experience.
- Experience delivering complex systems-engineering work products independently.
- Hands-on experience with integrated avionics equipment using ARP4754A/B and RTCA DO-178B/C for flight-critical systems.
- Ability to develop and decompose system-level requirements, architectures, and interfaces.
- Experience with requirements validation and verification.
- Experience capturing system architectures using MBSE tools such as Cameo.
- Familiarity with general aviation aircraft and integration.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Execute assigned system architecture and interface-definition work, including functional, logical, and physical architecture.
- Capture and maintain system architectures in MBSE models.
- Translate customer needs into top-level system descriptions and requirements.
- Develop CONOPs, use cases, and other tools to capture customer needs.
- Define, assess, and document interfaces between mission autonomy and flight autonomy.
- Develop and allocate system-level requirements for features, functions, interfaces, performance, and operational needs.
- Specify physical interfaces and data protocols and produce supporting documentation.
- Support software releases from requirements definition through validation.
- Perform change-impact assessments for change requests, problem reports, and new Air Vehicle Integration requirements.
- Execute trade studies and present recommendations to Engineering Review Boards.
- Collaborate to capture system-level safety and cybersecurity requirements.
- Participate in artifact reviews with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
Benefits
- Equity grants
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible paid time off
- 401k with match
- Work/life integration