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Merlin · 1 month ago

Experimental Test Pilot

North Kingstown, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup focused on building a non-human pilot to enhance flight safety and accessibility. They are seeking an Experimental Test Pilot to lead capability testing on test aircraft, collaborating with various teams to develop test plans and execute flight tests.

Air TransportationInformation TechnologySoftwareTransportation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Experimental flight testingTest pilot school graduateFlight dynamics knowledgeSoftware development toolsFlight controls developmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving

Required

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

Preferred

Experience using software development environments and tools such as Linux, git, and Jira

Experience with flight controls product development, including testing and troubleshooting at the system level as well as at the software component level