Hardware Integration Engineer (Mechanical) at Merlin Labs

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Merlin Labs Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, AviationIndustries

Requirements

  • BS in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years technical work experience
  • Advanced modeling experience with tools such as SolidWorks, Catia, OnShape, Fusion, or Creo
  • Proven experience with rapid design cycles: taking a design from concept through detailed design, build, and test
  • Experience leading 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
  • Willingness to travel up to 25-50%, sometimes with short notice, to domestic and international locations
  • Authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Design, integrate, and test avionics and control components for aircraft and test labs
  • Oversee 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

Skills

SolidWorks
CATIA
Onshape
Fusion
Creo
GD&T
Stress Analysis
Mechanism Design
Controls Design
Environmental Analysis
Avionics Integration
CAD
Test Plan Creation

Merlin Labs

Develops autonomous flight technology for aircraft

About Merlin Labs

Merlin Labs develops autonomous flight technology, specifically the Merlin Pilot, an advanced system designed to operate aircraft without human intervention. This system can be integrated into various types of aircraft, making it adaptable to different sizes and ages. The technology is being developed in collaboration with aviation authorities like the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand to ensure it meets safety and regulatory standards. Unlike competitors, Merlin Labs takes a phased approach by initially pairing the autonomous system with human pilots, which helps ensure safety and build trust in the technology. The goal is to provide a scalable solution for commercial airlines, cargo transport companies, and private aircraft owners, positioning Merlin Labs as a significant player in the future of aviation.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$166.1MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Relocation Assistance

Risks

Competition from companies like Natilus challenges Merlin Labs' market position.
Regulatory approvals from FAA and CAA may delay market entry for Merlin Pilot.
Expansion of executive team could lead to internal management challenges.

Differentiation

Merlin Labs focuses on scalable autonomous flight systems adaptable to any aircraft.
The company partners with aviation authorities for safety and regulatory compliance.
Merlin Labs employs a phased approach, initially pairing autonomous systems with human pilots.

Upsides

Merlin Labs' acquisition of EpiSci enhances AI capabilities for military and defense markets.
Partnership with MIT Lincoln Laboratory boosts leadership in collision avoidance technology.
Certification System Bench accelerates testing, reducing time to market for flight systems.

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