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Senior Systems Engineer

Merlin Labs

Job Location:

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 401 - 401

Posted: 18 October 2025 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 4 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

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 worlds leading investors Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviations 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. Youve 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.

Nice to Have:

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.

Once youre here youll 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: emailprotected

Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Required Experience:

Senior IC