Merlin Labs is hiring a
Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer at Merlin Labs, an early-stage autonomy company. The role involves developing concepts of operation, system architecture, and requirements for autonomous transportation systems. The candidate should have a relevant degree and 7+ years of experience in aviation systems engineering.

Requirements

• BS in Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related subject, MS preferred
• 7+ years of experience conducting systems engineering for aviation products. Role level will be commensurate with experience
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex architectural and systems engineering related problems
• Familiarity with advanced technologies and their applications, including at least one of machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, or natural language processing

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of concepts of operation, system architecture (including functional and physical architectures), system requirements, and system interfaces for new functions and features
• Work with the R&D software team to capture high level requirements as they are developed
• Support activities to verify software and systems, including simulator, lab, and flight testing
• Participate in industry standards development for topics relevant to Merlin advanced capabilities
• Work across the hardware, software, and system safety teams to capture, document, and communicate requirements and interfaces
• Serve as a leader, bringing together the disciplines necessary to make the whole system successful

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering, such as developing software requirements, programming in a language such as Python or C++, and using tools such as git
• Familiarity with standards relevant to aviation systems certification, such as ARP4754A, RTCA DO-178B/C, RTCA DO-254, and RTCA DO-160

Benefits

• Offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment
• Provides a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match)
• Supports professional development while working together to achieve the mission
• Travel required to support team meetings and flight test activities (10% or less)