Senior Software Engineer - Flight Autonomy

Merlin Labs

3 months ago

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The Senior Software Engineer develops and certifies flight-critical autonomy algorithms for advanced aerospace systems. The role focuses on model-based flight software using MathWorks tools within a DO-178C compliant environment and full software lifecycle. It involves producing high-assurance software artifacts to meet rigorous aviation safety and certification standards. The engineer operates in a remote setting while interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines across the program.

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BS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Aerospace EngineeringBS in Computer EngineeringBS in Computer ScienceMS in Electrical Engineering

About Merlin Labs

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Merlin Labs develops safety‑critical autonomy software for commercial and cargo aviation, enabling aircraft to fly with reduced pilot intervention while meeting certification requirements. Their core offering is a deterministic, safety‑focused autonomy platform and assurance toolset that integrates with aircraft systems, sensors, and flight controls to support automated flight planning, detect-and-respond behaviors, and fault management. Merlin partners with OEMs, operators, and regulators to validate and certify autonomous capabilities, aiming to improve operational safety, lower operating costs, and enable new commercial use cases for air vehicles.