Description:

Merlin Labs is seeking a Principal Autonomy Software Engineer to lead the Advanced Capabilities Team in developing software for autonomous systems in transportation.
The role involves designing, building, and integrating autonomy capabilities for aircraft to reduce pilot workload, enable cargo aircraft to fly without a human pilot, support automated mission planning, and ensure safe execution of contingency procedures.
The engineer will collaborate with the R&D software engineering manager, contribute to concept of operations design, lead architecture design, and work closely with the software team throughout the development cycle.
Responsibilities include making key decisions on system architecture, design, software implementation, and mentoring the team.
The engineer will collaborate across Merlin to develop innovative solutions for aviation and autonomy challenges.

Requirements:

A degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related field is required.
10+ years of experience developing software for physical systems like aircraft, robotics, or medical devices.
Expertise in perception, reasoning, decision making, planning, and control.
Familiarity with areas such as perception, reasoning, motion planning, human-machine interaction, system reliability, state estimation, and control.
Proficiency in robotics middleware software like ROS/2, Linux, and open-source development tools.
Experience leading a team of engineers, modern software development practices, and writing Python and C++.
Familiarity with simulation software, ML frameworks, sensor fusion algorithms, and machine learning-based perception and planning algorithms is a plus.

Merlin Labs offers an entrepreneurial startup environment with a focus on teamwork and professional development.
The benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, unlimited vacation, and a 401k with a match.
The company values work/life integration and provides equal opportunities for all employees.
Joining Merlin allows individuals to be part of a small team working towards a common mission.