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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Merlin Labs

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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Hybrid

Boston, MA, USA

150K-200K Annually

Senior level

Hybrid

Boston, MA, USA

150K-200K Annually

Senior level

Designs, integrates, analyzes, and tests avionics and control components for autonomous aircraft and test labs. Responsibilities include mechanical system integration, stress and model analysis, CAD and GD&T, fabrication drawings, test planning, data analysis, certification support, and technical documentation. The role requires hands-on engineering across rapid design cycles, mechanisms, environmental and structural analysis, and aircraft testing. It is onsite in Boston and requires 25–50% domestic and international travel.

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About Merlin:

Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN) is a publicly traded aerospace and defense company building a non-human pilot to deliver full-stack autonomy for any aircraft from takeoff to touchdown. The Merlin Pilot autonomy system powers a growing range of aircraft and mission profiles and has been proven through hundreds of autonomous flights from Merlin's global flight test facilities, including Kerikeri, New Zealand; Quonset Point, Rhode Island; and soon, Bedford, Massachusetts. Headquartered in Boston, Merlin is expanding its organization to accelerate the development and deployment of its autonomy platform, helping customers solve some of aviation's most pressing challenges, from pilot shortages to improving flight safety. Backed by some of the world's leading investors prior to its public listing, Merlin continues to advance the certification and commercialization of autonomous flight across commercial and defense aviation.

Who you are:Are you a creative and experienced mechanical engineer who is passionate about developing systems at the forefront of aviation technology? Do you believe you can build better aircraft systems using agile and robust development methods? Would you like to own a significant percentage of key aspects for a new product? If so, you might be a good fit for the team in a Mechanical Engineer role here at Merlin Labs.

Responsibilities:

Design, integrate, and test avionics and control components for aircraft and test labs
Oversee and/or perform design and analysis tasks for system integration including stress and model analyses
Provide CAD work in support of design activities, including application of industry best-practices for GD&T
Support and participate in testing activities – component, system development, and system certification – as needed including test plan creation, data analysis, and test report generation and documentation
Prepare and coordinate mechanical design and fabrication drawings and related documents
This position may require up to 25-50% travel, sometimes with short notice, to both domestic and international locations to support aircraft and system integration and testing

Qualifications:

BS in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years technical work experience
Advanced modeling experience with tools such as SolidWorks, Catia, OnShape, Fusion360, or Creo
Proven experience with rapid design cycles: taking a design from concept through detailed design, build, and test
Experience leading engineering activities such as mechanism design, controls design and analysis, environmental analysis (thermal, vibration, airflow), and structural analysis
Outstanding organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Nice to Haves:

Working knowledge and understanding of the qualification and regulatory requirements for commercial and military aircraft - specifically: RTCA D0-160, DO-254; and MIL-STD-810
Hands-on capability in a lab/field setting and able to function comfortably to build and prove out designs (SMT soldering, drilling, use of hand tools, design/build of complicated mechanical assemblies)
Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems such as motors and associated EMI/EMC design and qualification testing
Expertise in weight-critical, high-performance design techniques for mechanical systems interface management
Familiarity with lab test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, current probes, data acquisition, and bus analyzers.

This position is based on-site at Merlin HQ in Boston, MA.

Once you’re here, you’ll 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, flexible paid time off, 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: [email protected]

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

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