TEST PILOT
All of the sky,
None of the Limits!
Merlin is the aviation technology company building the definitive autonomy system for all things that fly. Our mission is to create the world’s most capable pilot leveraging technology as the key enabler of air network resiliency.
Founded in 2018, Merlin is backed by some of the top institutional venture capitalists in the country. We are headquartered in Boston with additional offices in Denver, Kerikeri (NZ), and Mojave. Merlin is a fast-paced environment with a world-class team of pioneers from companies including Airbus, Boeing, Google, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and United Technologies Corporation. Come, join our team, and make meaningful and historic leaps in aviation.
ABOUT YOU
Description
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 for our Flight Ops team!
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.
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.
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.
5+ years direct experience with experimental flight tests or a combination of equivalent formal training and experience.
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, including but not limited to: flying small airplanes, spending time on site in Mojave, CA during critical testing times, and learning new skills as necessary.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Qualifications:
5+ years direct experience with experimental flight tests or a combination of equivalent formal training and experience.
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, including but not limited to: flying small airplanes, spending time on site in Mojave, CA during critical testing times, and learning new skills as necessary.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
5+ years direct experience with experimental flight tests or a combination of equivalent formal training and experience.
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, including but not limited to: flying small airplanes, spending time on site in Mojave, CA during critical testing times, and learning new skills as necessary.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
We are open to considering non-local candidates who can travel to Mojave to support Flight Test activities.
Travel & Expenses covered.