Process Controls Engineer
OkloSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AerospaceIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in process engineering, systems engineering, or engineering operations within aerospace, defense, or autonomous vehicle domains
- Strong understanding of the software and hardware development lifecycle, including systems integration and verification for complex platforms
- Experience with aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, or MIL-STD processes
- Familiarity with development and lifecycle tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git/GitLab, Jenkins, DOORS, Polarion, or similar
- Ability to document and optimize technical processes across systems, software, and hardware engineering domains
- Excellent analytical, communication, and facilitation skills
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable and compliant development processes for integrated software and hardware systems used in autonomous aerospace applications
- Standardize workflows for systems engineering, requirements management, design reviews, integration, and validation across multi-disciplinary teams
- Define interfaces between embedded software, avionics hardware, autonomy stacks, and control systems to streamline collaboration and delivery
- Drive tool selection, integration, and automation for development pipelines, including PLM, ALM, version control, simulation environments, and CI/CD
- Lead process documentation efforts to meet industry standards including DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and other applicable aerospace regulations
- Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and flight test teams to ensure consistency, traceability, and verification from concept to deployment
- Develop and monitor engineering process metrics (quality, velocity, traceability, compliance) to identify opportunities for improvement
- Facilitate retrospectives, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action planning to drive continuous improvement
- Support audits, technical reviews, and certification documentation as required by regulatory and customer bodies
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for the Process Engineer position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What qualifications and skills are required for this role?
A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required, along with 4+ years of experience in process engineering, systems engineering, or engineering operations in aerospace, defense, or autonomous vehicle domains. Key skills include strong understanding of software and hardware development lifecycles, experience with aerospace standards like DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git/GitLab, Jenkins, DOORS, Polarion, and excellent analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.
What is the company culture like at Merlin Labs?
Merlin Labs is a venture-backed aerospace startup focused on building a non-human pilot for reduced crew and uncrewed flight, scaling alongside customers to address aviation challenges with autonomy. The role involves partnering with engineering, program, and quality teams in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment emphasizing scalability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
What makes a strong candidate for the Process Engineer role?
Strong candidates have 4+ years in process or systems engineering in aerospace/defense/autonomous domains, deep knowledge of standards like DO-178C and DO-254, experience with tools like Jira, Git, and DOORS, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Nice-to-haves include experience with FAA/NASA/DoD programs and autonomous systems or AI/ML integration.
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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