Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls

6 hours, 33 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Merlin Labs

Merlin Labs

Merlin Labs is an aviation technology firm focused on developing fully autonomous flight systems by combining advanced automation with human piloting to ensure safe and reliable air travel as global demand increases.

Aerospace & Defense
51-200
Founded 2018
$134M raised

Description

  • Design and implement flight-control systems for aircraft automation.
  • Translate system requirements into low-level flight-control requirements for inner- and outer-loop control design.
  • Develop and use simulation tools for control-law modeling, analysis, development, and testing.
  • Perform control-law modeling and analysis using Simulink, MATLAB, and Python.
  • Participate in flight testing to conduct system identification and verify control-law performance across multiple aircraft types.
  • Own flight-control systems end to end, including delivery to programs and customers.
  • Collaborate across Merlin to develop novel, certifiable autonomy systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience developing control systems for fixed-wing aircraft.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft dynamics and classical and modern control design and analysis.
  • Experience decomposing system requirements into high-level requirements for inner- and outer-loop control design.
  • Experience with model-based development and certification of flight-control systems.
  • Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink or another model-based development toolset.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and testing software for real-time systems.
  • Experience with linear model development, linear analysis, and frequency-domain gain tuning techniques.
  • MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering and/or Controls, experience with novel control systems or flight-test state-space modeling, customer-facing experience, pilot license, and C/C++ or Python proficiency are preferred.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Remote work options, with preference for Boston-based or relocating candidates working a hybrid HQ schedule.
  • Health, dental, and life insurance.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Professional development support.
  • Work/life integration in a team-focused environment.

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