Merlin Labs

Full-stack Engineer

• Develop, integrate, and verify flight-critical software using C/C++ following DO-178C processes.
• Build application-level flight software and ensure robust integration with underlying avionics hardware interfaces
• Create, maintain and review software requirements, code and certification artifacts adhering to certification plans and standards
• Troubleshoot integration issues on test benches and aircraft
• Develop automated workflows for software integration and build processes.
• Collaborate with engineers from cross functional groups such as systems, safety, hardware, flight controls and test to ensure product and program level needs are met.
• Contribute to planning and execution of SOI audits and certification reviews.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software requirements, architecture, build processes and design decisions
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), processor-in-the-loop (PIL), and flight testing activities.

Senior Software Engineer – Flight Autonomy

• Develop HMIs using tools like GL Studio for creating high-performance, real-time graphical interfaces.
• Contribute to full stack software development that connects HMIs with Merlin’s autonomy software stack.
• Design HMIs using tools like Figma for rapid prototyping and user feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, pilots, and software developers, to design and implement user interfaces for autonomous flight systems.
• Ensure interface designs meet aviation standards (e.g., ARINC 661, DO-178C, FAA/EASA guidelines) and are optimized for usability and performance.
• Explore emerging technologies (e.g., augmented reality, generative AI, LLMs, voice control) for human machine teaming applications.
• Collaborate across Merlin to develop novel systems to solve the toughest problems in aviation and autonomy.

Human Machine Interface Software Engineer

• Design and implement NLU and NLG systems for aviation applications such as air traffic control communication.
• Develop and optimize algorithms and models to improve current NLU and NLG systems.
• Research and stay up to date with the latest advancements in NLP technology.
• Work with the larger NLP team to integrate NLU/NLG systems with the rest of the pipeline.
• Work with project teams to understand requirements and conops for the systems under development.
• Generally contribute to the natural language processing team by following our software and model development process and writing software to integrate work into the larger system.
• Learning the aviation domain in which the NLP systems will function.

NLP Software Engineer

Manager

• Generate revenue by building and closing a robust pipeline for Air Mobility, leading capture efforts, and securing wins that directly contribute to Merlin’s growth.
• Shape customer requirements by engaging with stakeholders, translating mission priorities into actionable program and product strategies in close collaboration with the Chief Product Officer. In conjunction with the Chief Technical Officer and Chief Product Officer, guide technical development and demonstration to address customer operational challenges and increase probability of capture.
• Own and manage P&L for the business, ensuring consistent revenue growth, profitability, and long-term value creation.
• Provide portfolio-level leadership across all Air Mobility programs, with oversight of financials, staffing, schedules, and risk management in partnership with Program Management and Finance.
• Serve as Merlin’s executive presence with AMC customers and partners, representing the company at forums, engagements, and strategic events to strengthen visibility, trust, and influence.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration by driving accountability across execution teams and partnering effectively with Capture, BD, Program Management, Finance, and Product functions.

General Manager – Mobility

Director

• Lead all experimental and prototype flight test activities, from concept through certification.
• Develop and execute test strategies for first flights, envelope expansion, systems validation, and performance testing.
• Oversee creation of flight test plans, safety risk assessments, hazard analyses, and flight readiness reviews.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to validate new designs, avionics, autonomy, propulsion, and control systems under test.
• Direct the work of test pilots, flight test engineers, instrumentation specialists, and ground crews during experimental campaigns.
• Ensure adherence to FAA/EASA/DoD experimental test standards and experimental certificate requirements.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, DERs, and other stakeholders to align test programs with certification objectives.
• Provide leadership in accident/incident prevention, emergency response planning, and operational risk management.
• Present technical and program-level updates to senior leadership, partners, and certification bodies.
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and technical excellence within the test organization.

Director of Flight Test

Systems Engineer

• About Merlin: Merlin is a venture-backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable reduced crew and uncrewed flight
• About You: Systems thinker who translates mission-level goals into technical direction for avionics and autonomous systems, with safety-critical software and integration expertise
• Provide systems-level leadership across the full product lifecycle, including architecture, integration, V&V, and certification
• Translate high-level mission and customer requirements into well-defined system architectures and technical requirements
• Lead design and integration of complex autonomous systems: avionics, flight controls, navigation, perception, and human-machine interfaces
• Bridge customer and technical domains to reflect stakeholder needs and regulatory drivers in the technical roadmap
• Build and lead a systems engineering team with expertise in autonomy, avionics, and safety-critical systems
• Develop and manage systems engineering processes, tools, and infrastructure, including requirements traceability, interface control, and MBSE frameworks
• Serve as technical lead for architecture reviews, design trades, FMEAs, and hazard analyses across subsystems
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and regulatory teams to ensure safe, certifiable system performance
• Engage with civil or defense certification authorities (e.g., FAA, DoD) and ensure alignment with applicable regulatory frameworks
• On-site at Merlin HQ in Boston, MA with flexible hybrid schedule

Senior Software Engineer – Flight Autonomy

Human Machine Interface Software Engineer

NLP Software Engineer

General Manager – Mobility

Director of Flight Test

Vice President of Systems Engineering