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Merlin is an early-stage autonomy company, building software to control sophisticated transportation systems. Our mission here at Merlin Labs is to develop hardware and software solutions that deliver the capability for aircraft to fly useful missions autonomously and safely. Our first product will be a certified system to bring automation to existing fixed wing aircraft.
We're backed by some of the top institutional venture capitalists in the country, our headquarters are located in Boston with hubs in Denver, Los Angeles and the Mojave Desert. Come join our diverse, world class team, made up of people from places like Google, Airbus, Boeing, UTC, the US Navy, and the US Air Force.
About You:
Are you a Human Factors Engineer who wants to bring your experience in civil aviation certification to an advanced autonomy company whose priority is developing the world's best human-machine team? The advanced autonomy program will identify, develop, optimize, verify, and certify the look, feel, and response of the flight deck towards certification of Merlin's advanced technologies.
The Role:
- Coordinates with internal and external Human Factors program stakeholders
- Provides primary communication and coordination regarding HF in certification across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
- Engages regulators, specialists, designers, and suppliers to identify and clarify HF-related certification requirements with the system design process.
- Coordinates with regulators to establish and coordinate positions, identify, and address issues, and develop paths towards certification.
- Plan and execute analysis, simulation, and flight testing in support of certification.
- Produce certification related documentation in support of compliance showing.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a B.S. in Engineering, Human Factors, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of civil aviation certification experience
- Experience with Parts 23, 27, 25, or 29 aircraft
- Experience in human-in-the-loop evaluation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bonus:
- Experience with a Human Factors program from initial civil certification planning to final compliance showing.
- Direct experience with 25.1302 compliance demonstration
- Operational experience in a technology-intensive, safety-critical environment
- 10+ years of industry experience in HF or human-centric system design
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports 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, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background, export control and reference checks.
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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