Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy
merlinlabs· Systems Engineering
About this role
About Merlin:
Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN) is a publicly traded aerospace and defense company building a non-human pilot to deliver full-stack autonomy for any aircraft from takeoff to touchdown. The Merlin Pilot autonomy system powers a growing range of aircraft and mission profiles and has been proven through hundreds of autonomous flights from Merlin's global flight test facilities, including Kerikeri, New Zealand; Quonset Point, Rhode Island; and soon, Bedford, Massachusetts. Headquartered in Boston, Merlin is expanding its organization to accelerate the development and deployment of its autonomy platform, helping customers solve some of aviation's most pressing challenges, from pilot shortages to improving flight safety. Backed by some of the world's leading investors prior to its public listing, Merlin continues to advance the certification and commercialization of autonomous flight across commercial and defense aviation.
Who you are:
You are an experienced systems engineer with experience in the development of system/sub-system architecture, system/sub-system requirements, and testing of systems to comply with its requirements. You have experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams of varying engineering domains, customers, suppliers, and partners. You have experience in the definition of Autonomous behaviors and functions of AI enabled control systems. You have a passion for new development and have a proven record of navigating the challenges in new product development. You’ve worked in an experimental R&D of safety critical systems/sub-systems and have the ability to keep safety at the forefront while still moving quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy role at merlinlabs?
The listed salary for this Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy position at merlinlabs is USD 165K–220K. This is an Full Time role.
Where is the Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy position at merlinlabs located?
This Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy role at merlinlabs is based in Boston. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy role at merlinlabs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy role in the Systems Engineering department at merlinlabs.
Which team or department does the Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy at merlinlabs belong to?
This Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy position is part of the Systems Engineering department at merlinlabs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy position at merlinlabs?
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When was the Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy job at merlinlabs posted?
This Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy position at merlinlabs was posted on Jul 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy
merlinlabs · 💰 USD 165K–220K
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