The Role:Design, integrate, and test avionics and control components for aircraft and test labsOversee design and analysis tasks for system integration including stress and model analysesProvide CAD work in support of design activities, including application of industry best-practices for GD&TSupport and participate in testing activities – component, system development, and system certification – as needed including test plan creation, data analysis, and test report generation and documentationPrepare and coordinate mechanical design and fabrication drawings and related documentsThis position may require up to 25-50% travel, sometimes with short notice, to both domestic and international locations to support aircraft and system integration and testingQualifications:BS in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years technical work experienceAdvanced modeling experience with tools such as SolidWorks, Catia, OnShape, Fusion, or CreoProven experience with rapid design cycles: taking a design from concept through detailed design, build, and testExperience leading activities such as mechanism design, controls design and analysis, environmental analysis (thermal, vibration, airflow), and structural analysisOutstanding organization, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsBonus:Working knowledge and understanding of the qualification and regulatory requirements for commercial and military aircraft - specifically: RTCA DO-160, DO-254; and MIL-STD-810Hands‑on capability in a lab/field setting and able to function comfortably as an electromechanical technician to build and prove out designs (SMT soldering, drilling, use of hand tools, design/build of complicated mechanical assemblies)Hands‑on experience with electro‑mechanical systems such as motors and associated EMI/EMC design and qualification testingExpertise in weight‑critical, high‑performance design techniques for mechanical systems interface managementFamiliarity with lab test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, current probes, data acquisition, and bus analyzers. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.comMerlin