Experimental Test Pilot

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 :

Do you enjoy hands-on testing at the cutting edge of aerospace technology Do you enjoy fast paced problem solving Are you self-motivated and have a critical eye for flight safety and flight test details Do you love the idea of more widely proliferated and safer flying machines accessible to all If so you might be a good fit to lead our Experimental Test Pilot position as part of our Flight Test team here at Merlin.

The Role :

• Lead capability testing on our test aircraft working with our engineering team in supporting development of our autonomy systems by flying early and often.
• As a lead project pilot develop and drive the application of processes we need to prepare for execute and analyze our flight tests.
• Collaborate with hardware software flight controls integration and flight operation teams to develop test plans ensure readiness for test and drive efficient and effective collection of the data we need to test our systems.
• Execute flight tests as needed onsite including assisting in building and approving test cards verifying procedures and software via simulation serving as test pilot and supporting generation of analysis and deficiency reports after flight through robust flight test reports.
• This position may require up to 50% travel.
• 5 years direct experience with experimental flight tests or a combination of equivalent formal training and experience.
• Graduate of a recognized test pilot school or program.
• Knowledge of basic concepts of fixed wing aircraft flight dynamics and control.
• Enthusiastic willingness to do what needs to be done to help our flight test program succeed.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Nice to Haves :

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 sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability

status. 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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1