Autonomy Systems Engineer — Human–Machine Teaming

Merlinlabs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunches

Snacks on site

Beverages

Job summary

Merlin Labs, headquartered in Boston, MA, seeks engineers to advance autonomy software for air platforms, focusing on human-machine and machine-machine teaming. You’ll contribute to development, testing, and integration in real airborne environments.

Role emphasizes production-grade code, research-driven experimentation, and collaboration across teams to deliver safe, resilient autonomy solutions for various aircraft. On-site in Boston with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years developing software for airborne autonomous systems.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, Linux experience.
• Experience with ROS and perception/sensor fusion helpful.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical direction and implementation of teaming capabilities for autonomous airborne systems.
• Design, develop, and deploy software to enhance human-machine and machine-machine interaction.
• Plan and execute experiments to evaluate teaming effectiveness in realistic operations.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS

Linux

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Simulation software

Job description

Merlin Labs, headquartered in Boston, MA, seeks engineers to advance autonomy software for air platforms, focusing on human-machine and machine-machine teaming. You’ll contribute to development, testing, and integration in real airborne environments.

Role emphasizes production-grade code, research-driven experimentation, and collaboration across teams to deliver safe, resilient autonomy solutions for various aircraft. On-site in Boston with strong benefits.