Flight Dynamics Engineer

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.

You are an experienced aircraft simulation engineer who wants to contribute to aircraft autonomy by making an exceptional state-of-the-art simulation environment. You have a strong understanding of aircraft dynamics and a strong passion for aircraft simulation and aviation. You understand how the aviation industry and aircraft certification processes work and can learn quickly to adapt to the needs of the company.

• Develop, improve, and update aircraft models that simulate aerodynamics, control systems, servos, brakes, landing gear, etc.
• Support flight test planning, instrumentation requirements, and test data analysis to gather quality data for simulation development and validation.
• Write software to support continuous improvements to our existing simulation.
• Collaborate with virtual test environment users to ensure that their objectives are met.
• Support expansion of our virtual test environment to include additional advancements needed to support our customers.

• 5+ years of relevant experience working with aircraft dynamics and aircraft simulation.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink with some basic knowledge of C, C++, and Python.
• An understanding of conventional aircraft simulation modeling techniques.
• Experience with flight test.
• Experience with aircraft certification.
• BS in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering.

• MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering focusing on aircraft flight dynamics.
• Experience integrating with AFSIM.
• Experience with Live, Virtual, Constructive simulation techniques and processes.
• Proficient in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience setting up and flying simulators personally or professionally.
• Pilot’s license or some flight experience.

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

Benefits include catered lunches, snacks, coffee, tea, unlimited vacation, 401k with match, health, dental, and life insurance, and strong work/life integration.

Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment, supporting 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.