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You understand how DO-326A/ED-202A, ARP4754B, and DO-356A/ED-203A apply to certification programs, and you've built or contributed to a Plan for Security Aspects of Certification (PSecAC) or equivalent artifact where no process existed before. You know how to show compliance to applicable requirements for FAA/EASA or a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) approval.\nMerlin Labs builds autonomous aviation systems for demanding defense customers, and we are establishing the civil side of our aviation cyber certification capability as our program portfolio grows. This is a foundational role: you will build the processes, procedures, and documentation that carry Merlin's civil aviation cyber certification work, working with minimal supervision and closely with our Information Systems Security team on the military airworthiness side. 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