Staff Systems Engineer – Architecture & Interfaces

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🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

💵 $165k - $220k / year

⏰ Full Time

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⚙️ Systems Engineer

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Merlin Labs

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2018

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

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Consulting • Defense • Logistics

Merlin Labs is a company focused on developing autonomous flight capabilities through its innovative Merlin Pilot technology. They aim to deliver reduced aircrew and uncrewed flight solutions for various aircraft, including the C-130J Super Hercules, KC-135 Stratotanker, and F-16. Merlin Labs employs advanced automation systems, sensor technology, and natural language processing to enable full takeoff to touchdown flights, navigate environments, and communicate effectively with air traffic control. Their mission involves creating a non-human pilot that mimics human pilot skills, enhancing both military and civilian aviation sectors. With a strong emphasis on testing and certification, Merlin Labs is at the forefront of autonomous aviation development.

📋 Description

• Execute assigned segments of Merlin Pilot System architecture and interface definition • Capture and maintain system architectures in MBSE models • Translate customer needs into top-level system descriptions and requirements • Develop CONOPs, use cases, and tools to capture customer needs • Define and assess interfaces between mission autonomy and flight autonomy • Document architecture interfaces to support interoperability and integration across multiple aircraft types • Develop system-level requirements for features, functions, interfaces, performance, and operational needs • Support allocation of requirements to subsystems and items • Specify physical interfaces and data protocols and produce interface documentation • Support Merlin Pilot software releases from requirements definition through validation • Perform change impact assessments • Execute trade studies and present recommendations to Engineering Review Boards • Collaborate with System Safety and Product Cybersecurity on system-level requirements • Participate in artifact reviews with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities

🎯 Requirements

• BS in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related subject • 10+ years of systems engineering experience in FAA/EASA/DOD certification programs; 7+ years with an MS degree or 5+ years with a PhD • Ability to independently own and deliver complex systems engineering work products with minimal supervision • Hands-on experience with integrated avionics equipment using ARP4754A/B and RTCA DO-178B/C for flight-critical systems • Ability to develop system-level requirements, architectures, and interfaces and decompose them to lower levels • Experience in requirements validation and verification • Experience capturing system architectures using MBSE tools such as Cameo • Familiarity with general aviation aircraft and integration • Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship or visa transfer • Must pass background and reference checks

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Flexible paid time off • 401(k) with match • Work/life integration • Professional development support • Equity grants • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees