Flight Dynamics Engineer- Virtual Test Environment

Merlin Labs • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options
• an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
• a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed
• top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match)
• work/life integration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees