Staff Systems Engineer – Architecture & Interfaces

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Implement designated portions of the Merlin Pilot System architecture and interface specifications.

• Capture and sustain system architectures within MBSE models.

• Convert customer requirements into overarching system descriptions and specifications.

• Create CONOPs, use cases, and tools to address customer needs.

• Determine and evaluate interfaces between mission autonomy and flight autonomy.

• Document architecture interfaces to facilitate interoperability and integration across various aircraft types.

• Develop system-level requirements addressing features, functions, interfaces, performance, and operational needs.

• Assist in the allocation of requirements to subsystems and components.

• Specify physical interfaces and data protocols, producing necessary interface documentation.

• Support the Merlin Pilot software release process from requirements definition to validation.

• Conduct change impact assessments.

• Perform trade studies and present findings to Engineering Review Boards.

• Work in conjunction with System Safety and Product Cybersecurity on system-level requirements.

• Engage in artifact reviews with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Over 10 years of systems engineering experience in FAA/EASA/DOD certification programs; 7+ years with a Master's degree or 5+ years with a PhD.

• Capability to independently manage and deliver complex systems engineering work products with minimal oversight.

• Practical experience with integrated avionics equipment utilizing ARP4754A/B and RTCA DO-178B/C for flight-critical systems.

• Proficiency in developing system-level requirements, architectures, and interfaces, and breaking them down to lower levels.

• Experience in validating and verifying requirements.

• Familiarity with capturing system architectures using MBSE tools such as Cameo.

• Knowledge of general aviation aircraft and their integration.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship or transfer.

• Must successfully pass background and reference checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Flexible paid time off.

• 401(k) with matching contributions.

• Work/life integration.

• Support for professional development.

• Equity grants.

• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.