Flight Dynamics Engineer- Virtual Test Environment
Merlin Labs
About this role
An Aircraft Simulation Engineer at Merlin Labs will develop and maintain a state-of-the-art simulation environment to support aircraft autonomy efforts. The role supports the company’s mission to enable reduced-crew and uncrewed flight within a fast-paced, venture-backed aerospace startup based in Boston. The position is onsite and contributes to simulation fidelity and validation used across engineering and flight test programs.
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About Merlin Labs
merlinlabs.comMerlin Labs develops safety‑critical autonomy software for commercial and cargo aviation, enabling aircraft to fly with reduced pilot intervention while meeting certification requirements. Their core offering is a deterministic, safety‑focused autonomy platform and assurance toolset that integrates with aircraft systems, sensors, and flight controls to support automated flight planning, detect-and-respond behaviors, and fault management. Merlin partners with OEMs, operators, and regulators to validate and certify autonomous capabilities, aiming to improve operational safety, lower operating costs, and enable new commercial use cases for air vehicles.
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About Merlin Labs
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$134k – $180k
per year
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