Staff Engineer, Flight Controls

Merlin is a venture-backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot system. They are seeking an experienced flight controls engineer to contribute to the development of autonomous flight systems, focusing on fixed-wing aircraft dynamics and classic/modern control methods. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing flight control systems, collaborating with other engineers, and participating in flight testing.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience developing control systems for fixed wing aircraft
• Understanding of fixed wing aircraft dynamics, classical and modern control design / analysis
• Experience working in Model Based Development and certification of flight control systems
• Experience designing, implementing, and testing software for real-time systems
• Experience developing certified software under RTCA DO-178
• BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Benefits

• health, dental, life
• unlimited vacation
• 401k with match
• catered lunches
• snacks
• beverages
• work/life integration
• professional development
• small team environment