Merlin Labs
Merlin is seeking an experienced systems engineer to define and maintain the architecture and interfaces for its Merlin Pilot autonomy system. The role involves translating customer needs into system requirements, developing models, and supporting software releases in a fast-paced R&D environment. The position requires collaboration across engineering domains and a strong background in civil-certified or DOD safety-critical avionics systems.
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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