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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Develop software across the stack of an aircraft autonomy system, contributing to lower level embedded systems and higher level autonomy function areas as needed.
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Implement and integrate algorithms for perception, reasoning, decision making, planning, and execution in support of autonomous airborne operations.
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Collaborate with domain leads to understand architecture, requirements, and design intent for specific capabilities.
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Contribute to simulation, integration, and flight test activities to validate autonomy software in relevant environments.
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Write, test, document and review code according to Merlin’s development standards.
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Collaborate across Merlin to develop novel, certifiable systems to solve the toughest problems in aviation and autonomy.
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\nDegree in computer science, aerospace engineering, robotics, or a related field.
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BS and 1+ or MS and 2+ years of experience developing software for robotic or autonomous systems.\n
\nExperience with Linux and open-source development tools.
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\nExperience with overall product development cycle, including design, testing, and troubleshooting at the system level as well as at the software component level.
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\nExperience with both Python and C++.
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\nExperience with ROS, DDS or similar robotics middleware.
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\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and contribute across different technical domains.
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Experience developing autonomy software for aircraft, drones, or other high-integrity systems.
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Experience with state machines, behavior trees, or task planning algorithms.
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Experience with route, path and trajectory planning.
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Experience with perception systems, sensor fusion, or world modeling concepts.
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Experience with multi-agent collaboration and human-machine interfaces.
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Experience with system integration, simulation, or flight testing of autonomous platforms.
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Experience with hardware and software integration and debugging.
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Pilot license and flight experience is a plus.
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
About You:
\nYou’re a computer vision specialist who loves turning raw sensor data into actionable insights. You thrive at the intersection of algorithms, hardware, and real-world deployment—designing systems that can see, understand, and interact with the physical world. You’re comfortable moving between high-level model development and low-level camera calibration, and you take pride in building robust solutions that work reliably outside the lab.
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Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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\nYou are a seasoned, business-minded attorney with experience operating in a public company environment and a track record of independently leading M&A, structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements, and navigating highly regulated industries. You bring strong judgment and the ability to move quickly from term sheet to close, and from first draft to signed contract, by motivating cross-functional teams and engaging directly with business leaders on deal execution and strategy.
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You are comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and technically sophisticated environment, exercising sound judgment under time pressure and building repeatable legal processes alongside a small but growing team. You are energized by the challenge of constructing the commercial and transactional legal infrastructure for a pioneering autonomous aviation company.
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Partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer to lead the company’s legal strategy and day-to-day execution across a public company environment.
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Lead M&A transactions, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives from term sheet through closing, including diligence, drafting and negotiating definitive agreements, and coordinating outside counsel. Support the CLO on capital markets transactions as needed.
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Lead key regulatory and compliance efforts, particularly within aerospace, aviation, and autonomous systems frameworks, and support the ongoing development of global compliance programs including ethics, anti-corruption, and insider trading policies.
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Own day-to-day commercial legal activities, serving as the primary point of contact for inbound contract requests from the business and independently drafting and negotiating teaming agreements, technology licenses, NDAs, and other commercial agreements; partner with and support government contracts professionals in connection with government prime contracts and subcontracts (including FAR/DFARS compliance),
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Support the CLO on public company securities law and corporate governance matters, including SEC reporting, Regulation FD compliance, and Board and committee work, working alongside the supporting paralegal on governance processes, with a meaningful opportunity to develop depth in these areas over time.
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
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8+ years of legal experience, including a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience, with meaningful in-house exposure to a publicly traded or high-growth company.
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Demonstrated ability to independently lead M&A transactions and complex commercial negotiations, including drafting and redlining definitive agreements with limited outside counsel support.
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Comfort advising executive leadership and working collaboratively in a lean legal function where ownership and initiative are expected.
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Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including teaming agreements, government subcontracts, technology licenses, and strategic partnership arrangements.
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Background in highly regulated industries such as aerospace, aviation, defense, or advanced technology.
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Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with practical outcomes.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills with strong attention to detail.
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Prior experience in a Deputy General Counsel or senior legal leadership role at a public company.
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Working familiarity with FAA certification processes, ITAR/EAR export controls, and/or government contracting under FAR/DFARS frameworks.
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Experience supporting capital markets transactions (follow-on equity offerings, PIPEs, convertible notes) in a supporting role alongside a lead securities attorney.
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Experience with cross-border transactions or international commercial arrangements.
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Experience advising leadership with respect to government affairs, lobbying and strategic consultants.
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Background in managing global legal and compliance frameworks.
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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You're a video shooter, producer and editor who is energized by subject matter, not just aesthetics. You've spent time around aircraft, defense hardware, or complex industrial environments, and you know how to make technical things look and feel compelling on camera. You're equally comfortable directing a sit-down interview with a CEO and running solo with a gimbal on a flight line at 6am.
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You understand that in a company like Merlin, the content you make is about telling the story and why behind the company, evidence that the technology works, that the team is serious, and that this company is building something that matters.
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You're fast, resourceful, and don't need a full crew to produce quality work. You can shoot, edit, and deliver, and you know when to bring in help and when to just get it done yourself. You've worked in environments where the shot window is narrow, the subject is technically complex, and the stakes are high.
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\nOperate as Merlin's embedded eyes and camera on the ground at key moments: flight demonstrations, program milestones, trade shows, media visits, and operational test events. Travel required.
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\nCollaborate directly with the CMO and communications team to translate complex technical milestones into compelling video content for investor, defense, aviation, and general audiences.
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\nBuild and maintain a library of high-quality b-roll, flight footage, and raw assets that can be drawn on across launches, social posts, and earned media support. Ensure footage is organized, backed up, and accessible to the team.
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\nManage external production relationships when needed — directing partner agencies, motion graphics vendors, or day-rate crew for larger productions — while maintaining Merlin's visual identity and content standards across all deliverables.
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\n5+ years of professional video production experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates both technical quality and storytelling instinct across documentary, commercial, or branded content formats.
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\nDemonstrated experience shooting in complex, high-access environments — aerospace, defense, industrial, or similar — where subject matter expertise and physical adaptability are required.
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\nProficiency with professional camera systems, audio capture, and lighting for both controlled and field environments. Ability to operate effectively as a one-person crew when needed.
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\nStrong post-production skills — editing in Premiere Pro or equivalent, color grading, audio mixing, and delivery for multiple formats (broadcast, social, web).
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\nExperience producing content for executive and investor audiences — press interviews, milestone announcements, earnings-adjacent communications — with an understanding of the sensitivity and precision these contexts require.
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\nDrone/aerial footage certification (FAA Part 107 or equivalent) and experience incorporating aerial and air-to-air footage into production workflows.
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\nPersonal interest in aviation, aerospace, or defense — someone who gets genuinely excited about what Merlin is building and brings that energy to the work.
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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You're a video shooter, producer and editor who is energized by subject matter, not just aesthetics. You've spent time around aircraft, defense hardware, or complex industrial environments, and you know how to make technical things look and feel compelling on camera. You're equally comfortable directing a sit-down interview with a CEO and running solo with a gimbal on a flight line at 6am.
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You understand that in a company like Merlin, the content you make is about telling the story and why behind the company, evidence that the technology works, that the team is serious, and that this company is building something that matters.
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You're fast, resourceful, and don't need a full crew to produce quality work. You can shoot, edit, and deliver, and you know when to bring in help and when to just get it done yourself. You've worked in environments where the shot window is narrow, the subject is technically complex, and the stakes are high.
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At Merlin, you'll be directly involved in some of the most significant moments in autonomous aviation. First flights, military program milestones. international airshow launches, etc. You'll document all of it and shape how the world understands what Merlin is building.
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And, importantly, you are not just documenting why autonomous aviation matters for making the skies safer, more efficient, and more accessible.
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This position is based on-site at Merlin HQ in Boston, MA.
Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Define the research, experiments, and development projects that support delivering mission autonomy capabilities.
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Identify gaps and define staffing needs to develop and deliver decision making and behavior capabilities.
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Ensure the decision making, behaviors, and motion planning technical plans align with short term R&D objectives, long term objectives, and the Merlin technology roadmap.
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Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related subject.
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Years of professional experience developing software for airborne autonomous systems.
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Subject matter expert in one or more of the following:
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Single- and multi-vehicle autonomy, resource allocation, and decision making algorithms.
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Airborne contingency and emergency management.
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Machine learning for complex decision making and behavior generation.
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Years of experience providing tech leadership to a team of at least 4 engineers at different levels.
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Proficiency in modern software development workflows and practices, including version control, pipelines, and unit testing, and peer review.
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Experience with overall product development cycle, including design, testing, and troubleshooting at the system level as well as at the software component level.
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Proficiency writing both Python and C++.
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Familiarity with simulation software, especially aircraft simulation.
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Experience with proposal writing and technical roadmap development.
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Experience with ROS, DDS, or similar middleware for robotics/autonomy systems.
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Experience with government open architectures such as A-GRA, OMS and FACE.
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Experience developing and/or using modern avionics systems.
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Experience with hardware and software integration and debugging.
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Experience with flight testing (uncrewed or crewed aircraft).
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Awareness of aviation certification standards such as DO-178.
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About Merlin:
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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We are seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to develop and integrate aircraft models within our simulation environment, supporting scalable and reusable modeling across multiple aircraft platforms.
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This role focuses on building and refining aircraft models, contributing to structured modeling approaches, and ensuring models are usable within mission scenarios and simulation workflows. You will work closely with simulation platform and integration teams to bring aircraft models from concept to operational use in our virtual test environment.
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This position supports both active aircraft programs and the long-term evolution of our flight dynamics capability.
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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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You are a policy and regulatory strategist with a strong interest in aviation, autonomy, and emerging technologies. You understand how policy, regulation, and government stakeholders shape the adoption of new technologies—and you know how to navigate and influence that landscape effectively.
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You are comfortable operating at the intersection of government, industry, and technical teams. You can translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear business implications and help shape strategies that enable safe, scalable deployment.
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You are proactive, highly collaborative, and able to operate both strategically and tactically—driving policy initiatives forward while supporting broader company objectives.
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Monitor, analyze, and interpret policy and regulatory developments relevant to autonomous aviation, AI, and safety-critical systems
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Help shape Merlin’s positioning on key topics including autonomy, certification, safety, and airspace integration
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Develop clear, concise materials to communicate policy positions to internal leadership, external stakeholders, and industry forums
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6–10+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory strategy, or related roles
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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\nOwn execution across Merlin's product launch calendar. You will be the person who makes sure nothing falls through the cracks and everything ships on time.
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\nHelp develop the product marketing muscle for Merlin's growing product family. Deeply understand the core product, the customers, and the competitive context. Translate that understanding into positioning, messaging, and content that makes Merlin's capabilities legible and compelling to defense, aviation, and investor audiences.
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\nCoordinate cross-functionally across a fast-moving organization, working with Comms, Flight Ops, Programs, and the CEO to track upcoming milestones, extract the story from each one, and build content around it before the moment passes. You'll need to build relationships across the company and earn trust with technical teams.
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\n3–5 years of marketing experience, with demonstrable ownership of campaigns, launches, or content programs — not just support roles. Recent graduates with exceptional portfolios and clear evidence of marketing instinct will be considered.
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\nExperience executing multi-channel campaigns under tight timelines. You've been in a situation where the launch date moved and you figured it out anyway.
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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\nYou are a hands-on mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative startup environments and is excited by the challenge of building next-generation autonomous aerospace systems. You bring experience designing, developing, and testing complex mechanical hardware for aerospace, robotics, or other highly regulated high-performance industries.
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline\n3–5 years of professional mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, automotive, defense, or other high-performance hardware industries\nStrong proficiency with CAD software such as Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar 3D modeling tools\nExperience designing mechanical systems for dynamic or mission-critical environments\nKnowledge of mechanical analysis methods including stress, thermal, vibration, and tolerance analysis\nExperience supporting prototype development, integration, and hardware testing activities\nFamiliarity with aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability principles\nStrong understanding of engineering documentation and configuration control processes\nAbility to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and drive solutions in a collaborative environment\nExcellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across engineering and operations teams\nExperience in autonomous aircraft, UAVs, eVTOL, robotics, or flight hardware development is highly preferred\nHands-on mechatronics experience is a plus\nFamiliarity with FAA certification environments, aerospace standards, or regulated development processes is a plus\n\n"}],"text":"Mechanical Engineer","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"About Merlin:
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\nYou are a hands-on mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative startup environments and is excited by the challenge of building next-generation autonomous aerospace systems. You bring experience designing, developing, and testing complex mechanical hardware for aerospace, robotics, or other highly regulated high-performance industries.
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Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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About You:
The ideal candidate should have between 4-8 years experience managing proposal and capture processes. They should also be familiar with US government proposal and contracting processes including the various certifications and portals required to maintain.
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The ideal candidate should have between 4-8 years experience managing proposal and capture processes. They should also be familiar with US government proposal and contracting processes including the various certifications and portals required to maintain.
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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Contribute to the technical direction and implementation of capabilities supporting human-machine and machine-machine teaming for autonomous airborne systems.
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Design, develop, and deploy novel teaming capabilities that measurably enhance the performance, safety, and resilience of human-machine teams.
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Propose, design, and execute applied research and human subject experiments to evaluate human-machine teaming capabilities in realistic operations.
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Contribute to simulation, integration, and flight test activities to validate autonomy software in relevant environments.
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Write, test, document and review code according to Merlin’s development standards.
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Collaborate across Merlin to develop novel systems to solve the toughest problems in aviation and autonomy.
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Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related subject.
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5+ years of professional experience (including graduate work) developing software for airborne autonomous systems.
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Deep experience in one or more of the following:
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Human-machine interaction for crewed aircraft and/or UAS
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Single- and multi-vehicle autonomy, resource allocation, and decision making algorithms
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Software development for physiological signal monitoring
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Algorithmic modeling for human cognitive state analysis
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Experience in modern software development workflows and practices, including version control, pipelines, and unit testing, and peer review.
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Experience with overall product development cycle, including design, testing, and troubleshooting at the system level as well as at the software component level.
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Experience with Linux and open-source development tools.
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Proficiency writing code in Python.
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Experience with technical writing.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and contribute across different technical domains.
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Proficiency with C++ and ROS.
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Experience designing focused research plans and experiments to evaluate human-machine and machine-machine teaming effectiveness.
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Experience with perception systems, sensor fusion, world modeling concepts, or Bayesian probabilistic methods.
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Experience with proposal writing and technical roadmap development.
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Familiarity with simulation software, especially aircraft simulation.
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Experience with hardware and software integration and debugging.
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Experience with flight testing (uncrewed or crewed aircraft).
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Pilot license and flight experience is a plus.
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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We are seeking a Senior Platform Infrastructure Engineer to design and operate the compute and virtualization backbone that supports HIL, AIR, and SIL environments.
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This role owns the implementation and operational stability of the simulation execution substrate including hypervisors, virtual machines, containerization, CI pipelines, and artifact management.
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1. Simulation Compute Architecture
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\nDesign and manage high-performance compute infrastructure (e.g., Proxmox or equivalent hypervisor environments)
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\nDefine VM topology standards for virtual test environments
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\nImplement reproducible image and deployment strategies
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2. CI/CD & Automation
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\nBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines for simulation artifacts
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\nEnsure deterministic and traceable builds for runtime models and routing software
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\nAutomate deployment into SIL and HIL environments
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3. Configuration & Version Discipline
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\nImplement artifact versioning and compatibility tracking
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\nMaintain structured configuration management across aircraft variants
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\nPartner with Simulation Platform engineers to enforce schema and interface validation
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4. Reliability & Observability
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\nImplement logging, monitoring, and system health visibility for simulation environments
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\nImprove toolchain reliability and reduce infrastructure-related breakage
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\n7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering
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\nExperience designing virtualization or container-based execution environments
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\nStrong proficiency in Linux systems, Python, and/or C++
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\nExperience implementing CI/CD pipelines in engineering-heavy environments
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\nExperience working with distributed or multi-component systems
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\nExperience supporting simulation or autonomy validation environments
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\nFamiliarity with HIL/SIL environments
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\nExperience in safety-critical or regulated industries
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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\nWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, implement, test, and certify flight-critical autonomy algorithms for next-generation aerospace systems. In this role, you will develop model-based flight software using MathWorks tools and support the full lifecycle of DO-178C compliant development.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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\nThis is a hands-on senior technical role focused on building scalable virtual environments, stabilizing integration infrastructure, and enabling scenario-based autonomy validation without linear growth in engineering effort per platform.
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\nDefine and implement structured topology and configuration definitions across aircraft platforms
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\nImprove stability of routing layers, hardware/software interfaces, and runtime integration components
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\nIntroduce versioning and compatibility discipline across simulation artifacts
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\nBuild validation tooling to prevent integration breakage from reaching lab benches
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2. Autonomy-Focused Virtual Environment Development
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\nExpand scenario-based simulation capabilities supporting autonomy development
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\nEnable structured Monte Carlo and multi-scenario validation workflows
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\nDevelop infrastructure to simulate sensor inputs and autonomy behaviors in realistic operational contexts
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\nImprove determinism and traceability of simulation runs
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3. Toolchain Modernization & Automation
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\nImplement CI/CD workflows for simulation artifacts
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\nImprove reproducibility of simulation environments
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\nImplement schema-driven validation mechanisms for interfaces
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\nBuild foundational platform components hands-on during early phases
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4. Technical Leadership
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\nMentor and elevate engineers working on simulation tools and routing infrastructure
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\nEstablish extensibility and architectural standards within the simulation stack
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\nInfluence cross-functional stakeholders (Autonomy, Compute Platform, Systems, Lab Integration)
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This is a senior technical contributor role with significant architectural impact but no direct people management responsibility.
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\n7+ years of experience building or scaling complex simulation or autonomy validation environments
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\nExperience contributing to or architecting large-scale simulation frameworks (e.g., AFSIM, Unreal/Unity-based simulation environments, CARLA, custom autonomy simulation platforms, or equivalent)
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\nStrong software architecture experience in multi-component, distributed systems
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\nExperience defining interface contracts, configuration schemas, or API boundaries in complex systems
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\nExperience integrating simulation environments with real-time or hardware-in-the-loop systems
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\nHands-on proficiency in Python and/or C++
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\nDemonstrated ability to modernize or scale legacy engineering toolchains
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\nExperience developing simulation or virtual validation environments for autonomy systems (automotive, aerospace, robotics)
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\nExperience designing scenario-based validation systems
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\nFamiliarity with SIL/HIL integration
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\nExperience implementing CI/CD in engineering-heavy environments
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\nBackground in safety-critical systems
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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\nDo you want to work on the forefront of aviation with a company that puts safety and certification first? Are you an experienced system safety engineer looking for something that you can’t find in big aerospace? Do you want to work in a startup that has a certification-based approach? Do you dream about having a big impact on the future of safe aviation systems? If so, you might be a good fit for the System Safety Engineer role here at Merlin.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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About You:
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Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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\nWe are seeking a highly strategic and execution-oriented Supply Chain Leader to design, scale, and actively manage a resilient, high-performing supply chain. This role is responsible for supplier strategy, market intelligence, risk mitigation, supplier quality, and purchase order execution across critical programs. The ideal candidate can translate complex engineering and technical requirements into actionable supplier strategies and data-driven decisions, while maintaining strong supplier partnerships and accountability.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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We are seeking a Systems Integration & Labs Manager to lead the design, build, and operation of HIL, AIR and SIL environments that support flight controls development, autonomy validation, and multi-aircraft integration.
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This role owns the physical integration layer of the simulation ecosystem — ensuring stable, repeatable, and scalable deployment of hardware-in-the-loop and lab-based validation environments across multiple aircraft platforms.
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1. Test Environment Leadership
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\nLead the design, build, and lifecycle management of HIL, AIR, and SIL environments
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\nEstablish configuration control standards for hardware, networking, and physical integration
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\nEnsure lab infrastructure scales cleanly across multiple aircraft platforms
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2. Integration Stability & Discipline
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\nImplement structured integration processes
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\nDefine and enforce bench configuration versioning and compatibility practices
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\nPartner with the Simulation Platform pillar to ensure clean deployment of platform-defined topologies
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3. Team Leadership
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\nManage and grow a team of integration engineers
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\nSet technical standards for hardware integration, signal integrity, and deployment
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\nProvide escalation support during integration and validation events
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4. Cross-Functional Coordination
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\nCollaborate with Flight Dynamics and Simulation Platform teams
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\nSupport flight test preparation and remote integration events
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\nInterface with Systems, Autonomy, and Compute Platform teams to align integration timelines
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\n8+ years of experience in systems integration, HIL/SIL environments, or complex hardware/software integration
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\nExperience leading integration efforts across evolving system configurations
Strong understanding of real-time I/O, embedded interfaces, and hardware-in-the-loop validation
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\nExperience managing technical teams in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
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\nDemonstrated ability to bring structure and discipline to evolving integration workflows
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\nExperience with aerospace or autonomy systems
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\nExperience deploying virtualized compute infrastructure in lab environments
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\nFamiliarity with configuration management and compatibility versioning strategies
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About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day, and a selection of beverages, including coffee, tea, and other drinks, to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
About You:
\nYou are a mission-driven builder who thrives at the intersection of technology, execution, and impact. As a Technical Program Manager at Merlin Labs, you’ll play a central role in bringing our autonomy technology to life—delivering the Merlin Pilot into operational service on military aircraft and driving execution across some of the most ambitious programs in aerospace.
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\nEmbedded within our fast-moving autonomy and flight systems teams, you’ll work side-by-side with engineers, business stakeholders, and customer teams to ensure technical momentum and cross-functional alignment. You bring technical fluency, structured thinking, and the ability to bring clarity to complexity. You’re energized by hard problems, unafraid of ambiguity, and relentless about delivering results.
\n
\nThis role sits at the heart of Merlin’s mission and next stage of growth. You’ll support a dynamic portfolio that spans internally funded R&D and customer programs. Above all, you believe in the mission: to accelerate autonomy, support the warfighter, and redefine what’s possible in aviation.
\n
\nWe’re building the future of flight—and you’ll help us make it real, one milestone at a time.
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Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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\nYou are a mission-driven builder who thrives at the intersection of technology, execution, and impact. As a Technical Program Manager at Merlin Labs, you’ll play a central role in bringing our autonomy technology to life—delivering the Merlin Pilot into operational service on military aircraft and driving execution across some of the most ambitious programs in aerospace.
\n
\nEmbedded within our fast-moving autonomy and flight systems teams, you’ll work side-by-side with engineers, business stakeholders, and customer teams to ensure technical momentum and cross-functional alignment. You bring technical fluency, structured thinking, and the ability to bring clarity to complexity. You’re energized by hard problems, unafraid of ambiguity, and relentless about delivering results.
\n
\nThis role sits at the heart of Merlin’s mission and next stage of growth. You’ll support a dynamic portfolio that spans internally funded R&D and customer programs. Above all, you believe in the mission: to accelerate autonomy, support the warfighter, and redefine what’s possible in aviation.
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\nWe’re building the future of flight—and you’ll help us make it real, one milestone at a time.
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Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
About You:
\nYou’re a hands-on technical recruiter who knows how to find and close exceptional talent in competitive, niche markets. You’re comfortable operating with ambiguity and partnering directly with founders and engineering leaders.
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\nYou can build pipelines from scratch and understand how to engage highly specialized candidates.You have a strong grasp of technical roles across software, embedded systems, robotics, or aerospace, and you can quickly calibrate what “great” looks like. You take ownership, move with urgency, and prioritize a high-quality candidate experience.
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4+ years of technical recruiting experience in agency or in-house environments\nDemonstrated success hiring for hard-to-fill engineering roles\nStrong sourcing skills and experience engaging passive candidates\nWorking knowledge of technical domains such as software, embedded systems, robotics, or aerospace\nAbility to manage multiple roles and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment\nExcellent communication, organization, and closing skills\n\n"},{"text":"Nice to Have:","content":"\n\n
Experience recruiting in aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or defense technology\nFamiliarity with GNC, avionics, or flight systems roles\nExperience working in a startup or high-growth company\nExperience using ATS platforms such as Lever, Ashby, or Greenhouse\n\n"}],"text":"Technical Recruiter","country":"US","workplaceType":"remote","opening":"About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
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\nYou can build pipelines from scratch and understand how to engage highly specialized candidates.You have a strong grasp of technical roles across software, embedded systems, robotics, or aerospace, and you can quickly calibrate what “great” looks like. You take ownership, move with urgency, and prioritize a high-quality candidate experience.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"About You: \nYou’re a hands-on technical recruiter who knows how to find and close exceptional talent in competitive, niche markets. You’re comfortable operating with ambiguity and partnering directly with founders and engineering leaders.\n \nYou can build pipelines from scratch and understand how to engage highly specialized candidates.You have a strong grasp of technical roles across software, embedded systems, robotics, or aerospace, and you can quickly calibrate what “great” looks like. You take ownership, move with urgency, and prioritize a high-quality candidate experience.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/merlinlabs/94ac8282-1f94-47d0-8cf8-9970f143a694","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/merlinlabs/94ac8282-1f94-47d0-8cf8-9970f143a694/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.\n\nMerlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.\n\nAt this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. \n\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.\n\nIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com\n\nMerlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.\n","additional":"Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service or obligation or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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You are a senior government relations leader with deep experience navigating the intersection of policy, procurement, and mission-driven technology. You understand how government stakeholders make decisions—and how to position emerging technologies to align with national priorities and operational needs.
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You are equally comfortable building relationships at senior levels across government agencies and working internally with commercial, program, and technical teams to translate those relationships into tangible outcomes. You operate with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for driving access, influence, and ultimately revenue.
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You are strategic, credible, and execution-oriented—able to open doors, shape opportunities, and help convert them into funded programs.
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\n- Develop and lead Merlin’s government relations strategy, aligned with revenue and growth objectives
\n- Build and maintain senior-level relationships across U.S. government agencies, including defense, aviation, and related stakeholders
\n- Partner closely with the Chief Revenue Officer and Business Development teams to identify, shape, and advance opportunities within government channels
\n- Support the development and positioning of Merlin’s capabilities in alignment with government priorities, missions, and funding pathways
\n- Navigate and influence procurement processes, including traditional and non-traditional acquisition pathways
\n- Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategy, Programs, Engineering, and Policy to ensure alignment between government engagement and product direction
\n- Provide insights into budget cycles, policy developments, and funding opportunities that impact revenue strategy
\n- Represent Merlin in meetings, briefings, and industry forums to strengthen credibility and visibility within the government ecosystem
\n- Help drive capture strategy and deal progression for key government programs
\n- Develop clear internal reporting and external-facing materials to support executive and Board-level visibility
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12-15+ years of experience in government relations, defense programs, or public sector business development\nDeep understanding of U.S. government structure, procurement processes, and funding mechanisms\nExperience engaging with Dod, FAA, DHS, or related agencies\nProven ability to build relationships that lead to programmatic outcomes or revenue generation\nStrong understanding of mission-driven technologies, ideally in aerospace, autonomy, or defense\nExperience operating in complex, regulated environments\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders internally and externally\n\n"},{"text":"Nice to Haves:","content":"\n\n
Experience with autonomous systems, aviation, or advanced air mobility\nFamiliarity with non-traditional acquisition pathways\nBackground in military service, government leadership, or senior advisory roles\nExperience work in or with venture-backed or high-growth technology companies\nStrong network across relevant government and defense communities\nAbility to operate effectively in fast-scaling ambiguous environments\n\n"}],"text":"Vice President, Government Relations","country":"US","workplaceType":"remote","opening":"About Merlin:
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