Senior Software Engineer - Flight Autonomy

Join the Innovation at Merlin Labs: Merlin Labs is a pioneering aerospace startup focused on revolutionizing aviation through the development of non-human pilots, designed to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flights. Supported by leading investors in the industry, we are collaborating with our customers to harness the power of autonomy and address some of aviation's most pressing challenges.Soaring Beyond Limits!About You:Are you an innovative and skilled electrical engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology? Do you have the expertise to develop advanced aircraft systems using agile and resilient methodologies? Would you relish the opportunity to take ownership of critical systems for a groundbreaking product? If this resonates with you, we invite you to explore the Senior Hardware Integration Engineer position at Merlin Labs.

Join the Revolution in Aviation!At Merlin Labs, we are pioneering the future of flight with our innovative non-human pilot technology, designed to facilitate both reduced crew and uncrewed aviation. As a venture-backed aerospace startup, we are supported by some of the world's foremost investors, working in tandem with our clients to harness the power of autonomy and address significant challenges in the aviation industry.Unlock New Horizons!Your Role:We are looking for a talented and innovative Avionics Integration Engineer who is eager to push the boundaries of technology. If you are passionate about creating advanced aircraft systems using agile and robust development practices and are excited about taking ownership of key components of groundbreaking products, then you might be the perfect addition to our team!

Merlin Labs is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the team in Boston. The focus is on building and maintaining reliable cloud infrastructure, improving automation for deployments, and ensuring that core systems run smoothly. Role overview This position centers on making complex technology dependable and easy to use. The team appreciates individuals who take initiative and enjoy simplifying technical challenges. What you will do Enhance and maintain cloud infrastructure Automate deployment workflows Monitor and support system reliability Location This is an in-person role based in Boston.

About Merlin Labs: Merlin Labs is an innovative aerospace startup, backed by prominent venture capital, dedicated to developing autonomous pilot systems that facilitate both crewed and uncrewed flight operations. With support from leading global investors, we are collaborating with our clients to harness autonomy today and tackle some of the most significant challenges in aviation.About You: As a Senior Program Manager at Merlin Labs, you will be a strategic leader with extensive program management expertise, focused on driving mission-critical outcomes. You will oversee a suite of impactful customer-oriented defense and autonomy programs, guiding them from initial capture through to successful deployment and operational integration.Your unique combination of technical proficiency, stakeholder engagement, and operational discipline makes you an invaluable asset in fast-paced environments characterized by ambiguity and the need for swift execution. You excel at deeply understanding military operator requirements, converting them into actionable technical and programmatic priorities, and leading teams to achieve meaningful results. If you are passionate about influencing the future of aviation while fostering lasting customer partnerships, we would be thrilled to connect with you.

Join Our Team at Merlin Labs!Merlin Labs is an innovative aerospace startup dedicated to revolutionizing aviation through autonomous flight solutions. Our mission is to develop advanced non-human pilot systems to facilitate both crewed and uncrewed flight operations, addressing some of the most significant challenges in the aviation industry. Backed by leading investors, we are scaling operations and enhancing autonomy to provide safer and more efficient air travel.

About Merlin Labs: Merlin Labs is an innovative aerospace startup focused on revolutionizing aviation through the development of a non-human pilot. Our mission is to enhance both crewed and uncrewed flight capabilities. Supported by some of the most prestigious investors in the industry, we are committed to scaling our technologies alongside our customers to address significant challenges in aviation using autonomy.About You: You are a dedicated builder who excels at the crossroads of technology, execution, and meaningful impact. As a Technical Program Manager at Merlin Labs, you will be pivotal in realizing our autonomy technology—bringing the Merlin Pilot into operational service on military aircraft and leading ambitious aerospace programs.Working closely with our dynamic autonomy and flight systems teams, you will collaborate with engineers, business stakeholders, and customer teams to ensure technical progress and cross-functional alignment. You possess technical fluency, a structured approach to problem-solving, and the ability to clarify complex issues. You thrive on tackling difficult challenges, embrace uncertainty, and are relentless in achieving results.This role is central to Merlin's mission and marks a critical phase in our growth. You will manage a diverse portfolio that includes internally funded R&D initiatives and customer programs. Above all, you are passionate about our mission: accelerating autonomy, supporting our warfighters, and redefining aviation possibilities.Join us in building the future of flight—let's make it a reality, one milestone at a time.

About Merlin Labs: Merlin Labs is an innovative aerospace startup that is revolutionizing the aviation industry with its cutting-edge non-human piloting technology. With strong backing from top-tier investors, we are on a mission to empower both crewed and uncrewed flight, tackling some of the most pressing challenges in aviation through the power of autonomy.Your Role: As the Compute Platform Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of autonomous flight by ensuring our compute platforms deliver unmatched reliability, real-time performance, and scalability. You will design and oversee platforms that support complex, mission-critical systems, including cloud machine learning training, high-fidelity simulation, and embedded environments.Your Expertise: We are looking for a seasoned platform engineer who not only maintains infrastructure but innovates it. You will serve as a technical authority, collaborating closely with teams in autonomy, perception, controls, and flight software to create a robust compute foundation that accelerates development while ensuring safety and scalability.Your Impact: In this role, your designs will have a direct influence on real-world performance outcomes. You will balance long-term technical vision with hands-on involvement in addressing the most intricate systems challenges.

About Merlin Labs: Merlin Labs is a pioneering aerospace startup, supported by venture capital, which is dedicated to developing non-human pilots to facilitate both reduced crew and uncrewed aviation. With the backing of some of the world's foremost investors, Merlin Labs is rapidly expanding, working closely with clients to harness autonomy and tackle some of the most significant challenges in aviation today.About You: You are a passionate computer vision engineer with a knack for transforming raw sensor data into valuable insights. You excel at the intersection of algorithms, hardware, and real-world implementation, designing systems that can perceive, comprehend, and engage with the physical environment. Your expertise spans high-level model development to low-level camera calibration, and you take pride in creating resilient solutions that consistently perform outside the confines of the laboratory.

About Merlin Labs: Merlin Labs is an innovative aerospace startup revolutionizing the aviation industry by developing cutting-edge non-human pilot technology. Supported by top-tier investors, we are committed to scaling our solutions to address significant challenges in aviation through increased autonomy and efficiency.About You: You are a dynamic and enthusiastic software engineer, deeply passionate about aviation, robotics, and autonomous systems. You excel in a variety of technical areas, ranging from perception and understanding to decision-making and human-machine collaboration. Your commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable code, coupled with your ability to work collaboratively with fellow engineers, positions you as an ideal candidate. You thrive on tackling new challenges and are eager to see your code implemented in real-world applications.

Join Our Team at Merlin Labs:At Merlin Labs, we are pioneering the future of aviation as a venture-backed aerospace startup dedicated to developing a non-human pilot system. Our mission is to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight operations, addressing some of the most pressing challenges in the aviation industry. Supported by leading global investors, we are on a trajectory of growth that empowers our clients to harness the power of autonomy today.All of the sky, none of the limits!Who You Are:Are you an innovative and skilled mechanical engineer with a deep passion for advancing aviation technology? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and believe in the power of agile and robust development methodologies? Are you eager to take ownership of critical components in new product development? If you answered yes, then you could be the perfect addition to our Mechanical Engineering team at Merlin Labs.

Join Shield AI as a Senior Electrical Engineer in Hardware TestingAt Shield AI, we are at the forefront of advancing defense technology, dedicated to safeguarding both service members and civilians through innovative autonomous systems. Our Hardware Test Engineering team plays an essential role in maintaining the V-BAT as the most dependable UAV in the industry. We engineer state-of-the-art testing solutions—custom electrical and mechanical systems that rigorously evaluate our hardware in real-world and extreme conditions.In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design and development of test systems that stress-test our hardware to ensure peak performance. From crafting custom PCBs and automated testing sequences to developing comprehensive electrical and mechanical test stands, your expertise will be crucial in guaranteeing the utmost reliability in aerospace hardware. This is a high-impact role where your deep knowledge of power electronics, RF, communications, and automation will directly influence the evolution of intelligent defense systems.The position entails approximately 25% travel to our Dallas, TX office, ensuring collaboration across our teams.

About Merlin Labs:Merlin Labs is an innovative, venture-backed aerospace startup dedicated to revolutionizing the aviation industry through the development of autonomous flight technology. Our mission is to create a non-human pilot system that facilitates both reduced crew and uncrewed flight operations. Supported by some of the foremost investors in the field, we are rapidly scaling our operations to harness the power of autonomy and address the most pressing challenges in aviation today.Your Role:As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and testing of civil-certified and DOD safety-critical avionics systems. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a strong background in requirements development, system design, and testing. You should have a passion for innovation and a proven ability to navigate the complexities of product development within an experimental R&D flight test environment. Your experience in ensuring safety while advancing project timelines will be essential. Additionally, you will collaborate effectively with various engineering domains, customers, suppliers, and partners.

DigitalOcean is looking for a Hardware Sustaining Engineer to help maintain and improve its hardware infrastructure in Boston. This role supports the ongoing reliability and performance of large-scale data center hardware, working closely with teams across the company to ensure smooth operations for customers worldwide. Role Overview This position reports to the Manager of Infra::Machines::Design. The Hardware Sustaining Engineer focuses on sustaining engineering for DigitalOcean's hardware and firmware, supporting the company's expanding data center footprint and cloud services. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, process improvement, and collaboration with multiple technical teams. Main Responsibilities Work as part of the Sustaining Engineering team within the Infra::Machines::Design organization. Oversee the lifecycle of server hardware, cabling, and networking equipment. Monitor the #machines channel and MACHINES JIRA project, ensuring issues are addressed and resolved. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation with other team members. Act as Tier 2 escalation for Datacenter Operations (DCOPS) and Cloud Operations (CloudOps) on hardware and firmware matters. Develop and maintain standards and practices for DigitalOcean hardware operations. Collaborate with Qualification, Firmware, Fleet Lifecycle Engineering (FLE), Foresight, and Infrastructure Services teams to troubleshoot tooling, firmware, hardware, and operational issues. Contribute to tooling and runbook development to improve hardware and firmware operations. Coordinate with Operations teams on monitoring thresholds, failure modes, and alerting processes. Assist in diagnosing failures and implementing preventive solutions. Identify and help integrate industry best practices to improve cloud infrastructure quality.

Whoop, Inc. is seeking a Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer based in Boston, MA. This role focuses on ensuring that hardware products meet all relevant compliance and regulatory standards. The position plays a key part in upholding quality and safety across the company’s devices. Role overview The Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer will work closely with product and engineering teams to confirm that each hardware release aligns with required regulations. Attention to detail and a strong understanding of compliance processes are essential for success in this position. What you will do Oversee compliance and regulatory requirements for hardware products Support efforts to maintain high standards of quality and safety Contribute expertise to help guide product teams through certification processes Requirements Experience with hardware compliance and regulatory standards Strong commitment to quality and safety in product development

At WHOOP, we are dedicated to enhancing human performance through advanced insights into individual health and daily activities. Our mission is to empower users to unlock their potential by understanding their bodies better.As a Senior Hardware Quality Engineer (NPI), you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations, as well as internal Quality Assurance teams. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that new products meet rigorous quality standards throughout each development phase and are launched without significant quality issues. You will also liaise with external business partners to produce vital documentation, including Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Critical to Quality (CTQ) specifications, DFx, and New Unique Different and Difficult (NUDD) analyses.

Join WHOOP on our mission to enhance human performance and extend healthspan. We empower our members to achieve peak performance through a comprehensive understanding of their bodies and lifestyles.As a Mechanical Engineer II within the Hardware New Product Introduction (NPI) Team at WHOOP, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing our cutting-edge hardware solutions, particularly our rechargeable energy accessories. You will excel in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and leverage your creativity and mechanical design expertise to deliver innovative solutions autonomously while exercising sound technical judgment.Collaborating with a talented, multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers, you will help transform innovative concepts into reality, supporting prototyping, mechanical design, and testing initiatives. You will engage closely with our global suppliers and contract manufacturers to implement engineering validation builds focused on delivering high-quality results, managing engineering risks effectively, and maintaining clear technical communication both upward and externally. Your commitment to product excellence is essential.This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer with a robust technical background to enhance their skills in a dynamic, fast-paced setting while contributing to significant projects in early-stage product development. WHOOP thrives on urgency driven by our mission. We create products for individuals who strive to surpass their limits—and we hold ourselves to that same standard. If you are motivated by complex challenges, cross-functional teamwork, and the chance to scale hardware production, this role will challenge and reward you.

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Merlin Labs seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to join the team in Boston. This role focuses on building stronger cloud infrastructure and refining deployment workflows. The position involves close collaboration with teams across the organization to ensure systems run reliably and efficiently at scale. Key responsibilities Maintain and enhance cloud infrastructure for stability and performance Automate deployment and management tasks to streamline operations Work with engineering and other departments to develop scalable solutions Advance continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices Location This position is based in Boston.

Are you eager to contribute to the clean energy revolution? Do you have a passion for enhancing our planet for current and future generations? If you are ready to embrace new challenges and work with a forward-thinking team that is pioneering efforts in emerging markets, then Nexamp is the place for you!At Nexamp, you will have the opportunity to learn from industry pioneers and elevate your own expertise. Our fast-paced, mission-driven environment encourages innovative thinking and is dedicated to making a significant impact on the world.What We're Seeking:Nexamp is expanding its Electrical Engineering team and is in search of a Lead Electrical Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the design review of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) projects, lending your technical knowledge to the interconnection, construction, and commissioning of distributed energy resources (DERs). We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with substantial experience in electrical infrastructure up to 345kV, a comprehensive understanding of protective relaying and controls, and familiarity with national codes such as NEC and NESC. You will collaborate closely with our Director of Electrical Engineering on departmental initiatives and process enhancements.This position is ideally suited for hybrid work from our Boston, Chicago, or DC offices, though we can accommodate remote work as required. You will report directly to the Director of Electrical Engineering.