Senior Software Engineer - Flight Autonomy

Merlin Labs(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$133,276 - $178,835 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

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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Required Skills

Simulink
Stateflow
Embedded Coder
Model Based Design
Software Architecture
DO-178C
DO-331
Requirements Management
Traceability
Verification

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Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering
BS in Aerospace Engineering
BS in Computer Engineering
BS in Computer Science
MS in Electrical Engineering
MS in Aerospace Engineering
MS in Computer Engineering
MS in Computer Science

About Merlin Labs

merlinlabs.com

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.