Merlin Labs
The HR Operations Lead will serve as the operational backbone of the People function as the company scales toward a planned IPO in 2026. The role focuses on evolving HR operations from early-stage startup practices to public-company readiness while maintaining a human-centered employee experience. This individual contributor position operates with high autonomy and visibility, building durable systems and infrastructure that ensure HR data and processes are reliable, auditable, and decision-ready. The role partners closely with People leadership and other key functions to support governance, risk mitigation, and scalable growth.
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2019
Merlin Labs develops autonomous aviation software for aerospace and defense applications. Their flagship product, the Merlin Pilot, is an aircraft-agnostic autonomy platform designed to adapt to any aircraft, with a current focus on military tactical transport — including a $105M contract with U.S. Special Operations Command to bring autonomy to the C-130J fleet. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, and aims to extend the capabilities of existing fleets, improve operational safety, and unlock next-generation autonomous missions for American aerospace.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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