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Senior Manager – Process Assurance
Merlin Labs. Lead and grow a team spanning configuration management, development assurance, process assurance, and software quality assurance .
Posted 9/24/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in configuration management, process assurance, and development assurance within aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and leading continuous process improvement initiatives. Proven ability to manage engineering teams, drive audit success, and represent quality assurance to certification authorities.
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Configuration ManagementProcess AssuranceDevelopment AssuranceDO-178C CertificationFAA Certification Frameworks
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Hard Skills
Aerospace Systems DevelopmentEngineering Process DocumentationRoot-Cause AnalysisContinuous Process ImprovementQuality Management Standards
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipMentoringPerformance ManagementCommunication
Tools & Technologies
PLM ToolsProblem Reporting ToolsCMMI Appraisals
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringSecurity Clearance
Industry Keywords
DO-254ARP4754A/BARP4761ADO-330MIL-STD-882EAS9100DSAE EIA-649BMilitary Airworthiness ProcessesFAA Stage of InvolvementAirworthiness Cybersecurity Certification
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber SecurityTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and grow a team spanning configuration management, development assurance, process assurance, and software quality assurance
- Own configuration management and partner with engineering and flight test leaders to develop, maintain, and improve processes
- Standardize and deploy core engineering processes in compliance with established policies, guidance, and certification best practices
- Establish and run compliance auditing programs for engineering process documents and execution
- Represent process assurance with certification authorities, designated engineering representatives, and customer quality teams
- Serve as primary contact for DCMA and government quality assurance representatives on military programs
- Drive continuous process improvement based on audit findings, lessons learned, and regulatory guidance
- Lead root-cause and corrective-action analysis to close audit findings and prevent recurrence
- Report process health, audit outcomes, open findings, and improvement roadmap to the VP of Airworthiness & Certification
- Build scalable and repeatable process frameworks supporting organizational growth
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
- 12+ years of experience in aerospace systems, software, or hardware development
- Significant experience in configuration management, process assurance, and development assurance
- Direct working knowledge of completed certification programs involving configuration management, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A/B, and ARP4761A
- Working knowledge of software/tool qualification (DO-330)
- 5+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management across multiple technical disciplines
- Experience developing, auditing, or defending engineering process documentation for regulatory or customer compliance
- Track record of successful internal or external audits, including System Reviews and FAA Stage of Involvement per Order 8110.4C/8110.49
- Working knowledge of military airworthiness processes, FAA certification frameworks, systems safety, and quality management standards including SAE EIA-649B, MIL-STD-882E, and AS9100D
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain security clearance
- Experience with ASTM F3230 and F3061, PLM tools, problem reporting tools, autonomous or unmanned aviation systems, startup process scaling, CMMI appraisals, or airworthiness cybersecurity certification are nice to have
- Active clearance, with TS preferred, is a nice to have
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Unlimited vacation
- 401(k) with match
- Work/life integration
- Professional development support
- Equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process