Mission Autonomy- Decision Making and Behaviors Lead Job at Merlin Labs (Boston)

Lead, Mission Autonomy

The Lead, Mission Autonomy is responsible for delivering reliable, repeatable mi...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

150875.00 - 204125.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience working with autonomy, mission systems, avionics, or mission-critical vehicle software
Experience developing or integrating mission-level software within a larger system-of-systems architecture
Experience interfacing autonomy or mission software with vehicle management or control systems through well-defined interfaces
Strong understanding of mission systems, autonomy architectures, and system integration
Experience integrating sensors and perception systems into operational workflows
Demonstrated ability to own and deliver system-level behavior on a vehicle platform
Proven ability to lead technical execution across multidisciplinary teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced development and test environment
Strong communication skills and ability to make and defend technical decisions

Job Responsibility

Own end-to-end technical outcomes for mission autonomy capabilities within the MMS, from design through integration, test, and flight readiness
Lead the development and integration of mission-level decision-making and behavior sequencing within the MMS, tightly coupling autonomy functions with the Vehicle Management System (VMS), integrating sensor and perception systems to support mission behavior, and enabling execution of complex mission flows across multiple flight phases
Define, implement, and validate interfaces between MMS autonomy components, VMS, avionics, sensors, and ground systems
Lead development of aircraft-specific autonomy extensions, orchestration logic, and integration software within the MMS required to enable mission-ready operation
Drive autonomy-related avionics and sensor integration and system bring-up as required
Ensure mission autonomy behavior is reliable, repeatable, and compatible with operational workflows across ground and flight test environments
Own autonomy integration testing, validation strategies, and participation in ground and flight test campaigns
Identify system-level mission behavior and integration risks early and lead mitigation across software, avionics, sensor, and vehicle interfaces
Provide day-to-day technical leadership, mentorship, and feedback to engineers within the Mission Autonomy scope
Coordinate closely with the Air Segment, Ground Segment, and Flight Sciences / VMS teams to resolve dependencies, integration challenges, and interface issues

What we offer

100% employer-paid health care
401k & retirement plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly paid office lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock options
Paid Parental Leave
Competitive salary and equity
Potential for year-end bonuses

Fulltime

Vice President of Autonomy

We’re building the brains of the airplane. As the Vice President of Autonomy, yo...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in autonomy software development, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles
Deep expertise in one or more autonomy domains: GNC, path planning, multi-agent coordination, behavior trees/state machines, etc.
Strong track record delivering real-world autonomy systems in aviation, defense, robotics, or space
Familiarity with safety-critical software development and relevant standards (DO-178C, MISRA, etc.)
Experience managing complex software teams, including agile workflows and large codebases
Skilled in C, C++, Python, and real-time systems development
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead the Autonomy Software team developing flight, mission, and campaign autonomy capabilities for the Merlin Pilot
Define and evolve software architecture in partnership with the Chief Product Officer, CTO, Chief Architect and Systems Engineering team
Ensure on-time delivery of modular, testable, and airworthy autonomy software that meets system-level performance and safety requirements
Oversee software development, integration, and test across all layers of autonomy—perception, planning, guidance/navigation/control (GNC), decision-making, and behavior modeling
Drive use of modern software practices, including modern version control and release techniques, automated builds, simulation-in-the-loop testing, and traceable requirements
Collaborate closely with Simulation, Compute Integration, and Systems teams to enable effective development and validation workflows
Foster a strong technical culture focused on clarity, ownership, safety, and continuous improvement
Mentor and grow engineers and technical leads within the team
Partner with the VP of Merlin Pilot Engineering to align staffing, schedule, and priorities to the product roadmap
Support regulatory and customer engagements, including technical documentation and test plans for certification/accreditation where required

What we offer

Catered lunches
Snacks
Beverages including coffee and tea
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Unlimited vacation
401k with match

Fulltime

Apex Product Line Director

The APEX Product Line Director (PLD) will lead a strategic portfolio within the ...

Location

United States , Merrimack

Salary:

196296.00 - 333704.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven ability to lead a diverse organization across multiple geographic business sites
Advanced degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics or physics
>15 years of technical and management experience in Research and Development for the Department of War (DoW) and/or Intelligence Community markets, 13 years with a master’s degree, and 11 years with a Ph.D. degree
Ability to think strategically and formulate a strategic vision and strategies, as well as implement actions needed to achieve goals in a changing environment
Proven change management capability to lead a large organization through complex organizational and culture change
Business and technical leadership, management, and decision making in technology development efforts
Strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with highly technical, complex customers
Deep knowledge of the DoW Science & Technology (S&T) customer agencies, contracting, and business models
Ability to communicate at all levels within the customer community and the corporate community
Business development mindset with in-depth experience in the development of growth strategies

Job Responsibility

Lead APEX by modeling behavior aligned with our BAE Systems Cultural Principles and FAST Labs Guiding Principles
Lead the APEX organization to accomplish the mission and strategy as set forth in the FAST Labs business plan and ES Technology Strategy
Lead and own a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement exceeding $100M while managing portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation to drive business growth and profitability
Be an active member of the FAST Labs leadership team, helping to define the overall FAST Labs strategy and transformation into a mission-centered organization, driving new technology, products, businesses, and businesses models for BAE and leading to eventual fielding of game-changing capabilities for our customer end users
Lead change-management in APEX to transform the organization into a mission-centered team that collaborates well across FAST Labs Product Lines and ES Business Areas and delivers on the FAST Labs strategy
Lead the development and implementation of targeted mission-centered campaigns to help identify and prioritize new research opportunities and to accelerate transition and fielding of APEX technology
Lead a strategic study aimed at cultivating innovation and collaborative partnerships with universities, start ups, and other non-traditional partners to propel FAST Labs' expansion into cutting-edge technologies outside its existing domains
Provide leadership oversight and active engagement in the development and pursuit of business opportunities aligned with the APEX Product Line
Drive an entrepreneurial spirit with a product-centered, go-to-market ethos
Provide leadership oversight and active engagement in the preparation of technical, management and cost proposals

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Fulltime

Global Communications Manager

The Global Communications Manager (GCM) is responsible for leading communication...

Location

United States , Chesterton

Salary:

Not provided

Assessfirst

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
master’s in business, marketing and communications, or related field preferred
Project/Program Management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2) a strong plus
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) a strong plus
Change management certification (e.g., PROSCI) is advantageous
3-4 years leading company’s communications initiatives like communications, PR, or marketing
Must have at least 2 years in a management role
Proven success in international, multi-cultural environments with multi-BU stakeholder landscapes
Needs experience creating and implementing long-term communication strategies
Experience with a variety of communication channels, including digital and social media, is crucial

Job Responsibility

Define annual and general Communication plan (external and internal), in line with Company strategic plan
Define and deploy Corporate Communication external activities such as CEO comms, press releases, announcement, branding, partnerships, including content creation for CEO strategic comms
Ensure to manage press and media acting as Company media representative
Ensure Company brand reputation across social media channels, increasing the audience in key channel, including designing special communication initiatives in line with business strategy
Ensure the alignment of the brand identity across internal and external communications
Define and ensure the deployment of internal communication activities related to Company Purpose, Vision and Mission, Strategic Direction, business imperatives, special initiatives, leader communications, and townhalls
Define and ensure the deployment of internal and external communication activities to support the management of exceptional events or crisis
Ensure consistent analytics activity to track and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of Communication external and internal activities
Define, for the Communication team, and in line with the Company budget, the People development plan
Define Communication organization’s budgeting and forecasting processes in line with the Company financial scheduling

Fulltime

Java developer

The Applications Development Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level positio...

Location

India , Chennai; Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4-7 years of relevant experience
Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Strong Knowledge in one of the project management methodologies
Experience in supporting Multi-tier applications
Excellent analytic & problem solving skills
Experience in different RDBMS-es with focus on Design, maintenance and support of medium to large enterprise/distributed databases

Job Responsibility

Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members

Fulltime

New

Fullstack Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer with 5-8 ...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-8 years of professional experience in software development
Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or Vue.js
Strong experience in Java Spring Boot and building microservices
Hands-on experience with both NoSQL (MongoDB) and relational databases (Oracle DB)
Proven experience with Apache Kafka for building event-driven architectures
Solid understanding and practical experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Tekton)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of software design principles and patterns

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable web applications using modern technology stacks
Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures using Java Spring Boot
Create responsive and intuitive user interfaces using Angular or Vue.js
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments
Work with and manage databases such as MongoDB and Oracle DB, ensuring data integrity and performance
Integrate and manage real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions
Explore and implement solutions leveraging Generative AI to enhance our products and services
Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality, performance, and security
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner

Fulltime

New

Senior Java Developer - Assistant Vice President

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level ...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or a related field, or substantial practical experience of software delivery
7+ years of relevant experience in Application Development role
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Strong core Java skills, JDBC/JPA, Restful web services
Experience with frameworks like Hibernate, Junit, Spring Boot/Microservice-style application development
Experience in event‑driven and API-led architecture
Hands-on experience using AI tools and platforms to design, build, test, and enhance application features
Strong experience with Relational Databases like Oracle, MSSQL
Experience with build tools like Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, UDeploy

Job Responsibility

Responsible for developing and maintaining suite of applications as a part of global development team
Production of high-quality software, emphasizing simplicity, maintainability and reuse, using standard development process
Understands business priorities, documents requirements and determines solutions in partnership with other internal teams
Accountable for all phases of development process—analysis, design, construction, testing and implementation
provides user and operational support on applications to business users
Ensures essential procedures are followed and helps to define operating standards and processes
Participating in key business initiatives involving multiple workstreams
Coordinate global testing and schedule application rollouts
Contribute towards improving the Dev Ops CI/CD Pipelines and Strategic Architecture
Work closely with partner technology teams and to collaborate effectively

Fulltime

New

Controller

Location

United States , Shingle Springs

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or controllership roles with increasing responsibility
Strong background in financial reporting, general accounting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis
Ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff in a finance or accounting environment
Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation practices
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess financial data, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions

Job Responsibility

Lead the organization’s accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, general ledger activity, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and cash management
Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and audit requirements
Manage and develop finance staff through hiring, coaching, performance feedback, training coordination, and resolution of employee concerns
Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and compliance documentation for executive leadership

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

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