Remote Principal Autonomy Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Technical Lead in Autonomy, Robotics, and Machine Learning Software at Merlin Labs, an early-stage autonomy company. The role involves leading the design and development of autonomous systems for aircraft, reducing pilot workload, enabling cargo aircraft to fly without a human pilot, supporting automated mission planning, and more.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related subject
• 10+ years of professional experience developing software for physical systems such as aircraft, robotics, or medical devices

Responsibilities

• Technical lead in autonomy, robotics, and machine learning software for the Advanced Capabilities Team
• Design, build, and integrate onboard and off-board airborne autonomy capabilities to reduce pilot workload, enable cargo aircraft to fly without a human pilot, support automated mission planning, enable real-time contingency planning and safe execution of contingency procedures and maneuvers

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with ML frameworks such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, OpenCV

Benefits

• Offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment
• Offers a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match)