Staff Engineer, Model Based Software

Merlin Labs

. Design and develop flight-critical software using Simulink, Stateflow, and related MathWorks tools for model-based design .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing flight-critical software using Simulink and Stateflow, with a strong focus on compliance with DO-178C standards. Proficient in requirements management, automated testing, and integration within CI/CD environments.

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Simulink Application DevelopmentDO-178C ComplianceEmbedded C/C++ Software DevelopmentRequirements Management with DOORSHIL Testing and Automated Test Execution

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Hard Skills

SimulinkStateflowEmbedded CoderC/C++ ProgrammingMATLAB ScriptingRequirements ManagementModel-Based DesignStatic AnalysisAutomated VerificationFlight Software Development

Tools & Technologies

DOORSJamaPolarionSimulink CheckSimulink Code InspectorSimulink TestPolyspace Bug FinderCI/CD EnvironmentsModel ChecksTool Automation

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical SoftwareFlight TestingCertification ReviewsTraceabilitySoftware Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop flight-critical software using Simulink, Stateflow, and related MathWorks tools for model-based design
Define software architecture, modeling standards, and development workflows aligned with DO-178C and DO-331
Create, maintain, and review software requirements, models, and auto-generated code
Ensure robustness and traceability through requirements-based design, verification, and certification artifact production
Collaborate with systems, safety, hardware, flight controls, and flight test engineers
Support integration into CI pipelines, including model checks, code generation, static analysis, and automated verification
Contribute to planning and execution of SOI audits and certification reviews
Create and maintain documentation for software requirements, architecture, and design decisions
Support hardware-in-the-loop, processor-in-the-loop, and flight testing activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
10+ years of experience developing embedded or safety-critical software
Extensive experience with Simulink, Stateflow and Embedded Coder for safety critical software development
Experience with Simulink Check, Simulink Code Inspector, Simulink Test and Polyspace Bug Finder
Strong experience with requirements management, including authoring high-quality software requirements, maintaining traceability, and using tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion
Working knowledge of DO-178C, including hands-on experience with DO-331
Experience with CI/CD environments and automated model/code quality checks
Experience developing embedded flight software using C/C++ and integrating auto-generated code with manual code
Experience performing HIL testing, automated test execution, troubleshooting integration issues and analysis of flight test data
Experience with MATLAB scripting, tool automation, and test automation
Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
Must pass background and reference checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Unlimited vacation
401(k) with match
Work/life integration
Professional development support
Catered lunches
Snacks
Beverages, including coffee and tea
Highly competitive equity grants
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees