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Mechanical Engineer

Merlin Labs

Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 15 August 2025 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 4 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

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 worlds leading investors Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviations biggest challenges.

About You:

You are a hands-on mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced highly collaborative startup environments and is excited by the challenge of building next-generation autonomous aerospace systems. You bring experience designing developing and testing complex mechanical hardware for aerospace robotics or other highly regulated high-performance industries.

You are comfortable owning projects from concept through production and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams including avionics flight controls systems engineering and flight test. You are detail-oriented technically curious and motivated by solving difficult engineering problems under aggressive timelines. You balance analytical rigor with practical execution and are energized by working on products that push the boundaries of autonomous flight.

Responsibilities:

Design develop and release mechanical components and assemblies for autonomous aircraft systems including structures enclosures mounts actuation systems and integration hardware
Support the full product development lifecycle from concept generation CAD modeling prototyping testing design iteration and production release
Perform mechanical analysis (structural thermal vibration tolerance etc.) to validate designs and ensure system reliability
Collaborate closely with electrical avionics software systems manufacturing and flight test teams to integrate hardware into aircraft platforms
Develop engineering documentation including drawings BOMs test plans validation reports and manufacturing instructions
Support prototype builds integration activities ground testing and flight test operations
Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for mechanical failures and design issues
Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support fabrication qualification and production readiness
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance manufacturability weight reduction reliability and cost optimization
Operate effectively in a rapid development environment with evolving priorities and tight execution timelines

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline
35 years of professional mechanical engineering experience in aerospace autonomous systems robotics automotive defense or other high-performance hardware industries
Strong proficiency with CAD software such as Siemens NX CATIA SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling tools
Experience designing mechanical systems for dynamic or mission-critical environments
Knowledge of mechanical analysis methods including stress thermal vibration and tolerance analysis
Experience supporting prototype development integration and hardware testing activities
Familiarity with aerospace materials manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability principles
Strong understanding of engineering documentation and configuration control processes
Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and drive solutions in a collaborative environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across engineering and operations teams
Experience in autonomous aircraft UAVs eVTOL robotics or flight hardware development is highly preferred
Hands-on mechatronics experience is a plus
Familiarity with FAA certification environments aerospace standards or regulated development processes is a plus

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: emailprotected

Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

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