Hardware Integration Engineer (Electrical)
Company: Merlin Labs
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About Merlin: 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. All of the sky, none of the limits!
Who you are: Are you a creative and experienced electrical engineer
who is passionate about developing systems on the forefront of
technology? Do you believe you can build better aircraft systems
using agile and robust development methods? Would you like to own a
significant percentage of key systems for a new product? If so, you
might be a good fit for the team in a Senior Avionics Electrical
Engineer role here at Merlin Labs. The Role: Lead and perform
avionics systems integration and testing of components of our
aircraft autonomy system. Write and maintain electrical systems
requirements documents, electrical load analyses, and other related
documents for prototyping and certification. Write, maintain and
execute test plans and design verification documents. Specify,
identify, integrate and verify Commercial/Modified -Off-the-Shelf
(COTS/MOTS) electronic subsystems for aircraft installation.
Prepare and release electrical design and fabrication documentation
for partners, vendors, and customers. Work with suppliers, managing
their performance to requirements, budget and schedule. Provide
guidance to other electrical engineers and technicians across the
team working on electrical and electronic aspects of the system
architecture and schematics including power, computer,
electro-mechanical, interconnect systems, wireless communications,
cable harnesses, packaging, cable routing, and user interfaces and
controls. This position may require up to 50% travel to both
domestic and international locations to support hardware
integration. Qualifications: BS in Electrical or Aerospace
Engineering. 10 years of relevant systems level electrical systems
and integration design experience for the aviation, aerospace,
industries. Experience integrating and testing avionics systems.
Experience with component specification, supplier interaction, and
procurement processes. Experience integrating and debugging systems
containing COTS/MOTS modules, custom circuits, software, sensors,
and human / machine / graphical user interfaces. Working knowledge
of integrating various components using standard interface
protocols such as ARINC 429, RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485.
Familiarity with lab test equipment, including oscilloscopes,
multimeters, current probes, data acquisition, and bus analyzers.
Experience with wire harness design and connector component
selection and sourcing. Outstanding organization, analytical, and
problem-solving skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation
communication skills. Bonus: Specific experience with aircraft
avionics, communications, and power distribution and management
systems. Working knowledge and understanding of the qualification
and regulatory requirements for commercial and military aircraft.
Specifically: RTCA D0-160, DO-178, DO-254; and MIL-STD-810.
Hands-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, wiring, crimping, use of
hand tools, design/build of cable assemblies.) Hands-on experience
with electro-mechanical systems such as motors and associated
EMI/EMC design and qualification testing. Aviation/Aerospace wire
harness design experience. Experience with design tools such as
SolidWorks Electrical, Altium, or KiCAD. 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, genetic information, sex
(including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or
obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic
protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate
passing background and reference checks. At this time, we are
unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who
require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in
the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in
the future. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will
be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the
United States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification form upon hire. 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.com Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited
resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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