Staff Systems Engineer, Integration
merlinlabs
Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls
merlinlabs· Flight Controls
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.
About you:You are an experienced flight controls engineer passionate about autonomous flight who wants to contribute to making airplanes fly themselves. You are familiar with fixed wing aircraft and the classical and modern methods used to control them automatically. You know how to use industry standard tools for this work, and you are excited to work on novel applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls role at merlinlabs?
The listed salary for this Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls position at merlinlabs is USD 200K–265K. This is a remote Full Time role.
Is the Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls job at merlinlabs remote?
Yes, this Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls position at merlinlabs is remote, with team members based in Boston or Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls role at merlinlabs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls role in the Flight Controls department at merlinlabs.
Which team or department does the Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls at merlinlabs belong to?
This Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls position is part of the Flight Controls department at merlinlabs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls position at merlinlabs?
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When was the Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls job at merlinlabs posted?
This Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls position at merlinlabs was posted on Jul 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Engineer, Core Flight Controls
merlinlabs · 💰 USD 200K–265K
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