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

New

Healthcare Assistant & Lead Healthcare Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting older people and making a meaningful differe...

Location

Ireland , Cork

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in elderly care is desirable but not essential (training may be provided)
QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent is an advantage
A caring, patient and respectful approach to supporting older people
Ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends
Strong commitment to resident safety, dignity and wellbeing
Applicants must have legal entitlement to work in Ireland

Job Responsibility

Deliver person-centred care to residents with dignity and respect
Support residents with activities of daily living where required
Encourage independence and social engagement
Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable living environment
Build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
Follow all health, safety and safeguarding procedures
Assist with compliance processes, inspections, and quality standards
Lead Healthcare Assistants will also assist in guiding care teams, supporting best practice, and helping maintain high standards of care delivery

What we offer

Flexible working hours to support work–life balance
Local employment opportunities within the Douglas, Cork area
Competitive rates of pay in line with experience and role
Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Uniform provided
Free on-site parking
Meals provided while on duty

New

Bakery Team Member

Join us to "Change Hospitality For Good". Here at the Cornish Bakery, we want to...

Location

United Kingdom , Falmouth

Salary:

8.05 - 12.80 GBP / Hour

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Eligible to live and work in the UK

Job Responsibility

Make the World’s Best Coffee
Deliver Outstanding Customer Service
Prepare Award Winning Food
Maintain High standards within the Bakery
Be part of a Team who strive to Aim Higher at all times

What we offer

50% discount on food and drink
Pasty Perks – bespoke reward system offering discounts and savings on favourite brands
Financial well-being benefit through Stream – save directly from wages into a high interest savings account or access wages before pay-day
Employer funded health and wellbeing services with access to a 24/7 GP line, Employee Assistance Program and discounted gym memberships
Paid birthday day off
Member of the shareholder fund (service dependent)
Team social events with in-bakery incentives
Up to 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays), pro rata if necessary

New

Housekeeping Assistant

In Glasgow's prestigious West End, Kelvinside Manor provides luxurious accommoda...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary:

12.27 GBP / Hour

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience from a housekeeping or domestic cleaning role
Basic understanding of infection control, COSHH, and compliance standards
Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules
Ability to report issues
Ability to work well with others in a professional and courteous manner
Pride in your work, attention to detail, time management, and respectful communication
Ability to work well as part of a team or on your own
Demonstrating a kind and caring nature to all within the care home
Satisfactory references
Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG)

Job Responsibility

Maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness in public areas and bedrooms within the home
Responsible for the wash, dry, iron and put away of laundry
Ensuring that our residents' care home facilities, public areas and rooms are maintained to the highest cleaning standards
Replenish and maintain supplies in both resident rooms and common areas
Communicate effectively with residents and colleagues to address needs and concerns

What we offer

Competitive benefits
Overtime rates
Flexible working hours considered

Parttime

New

Product Manager - Observability AIOps

We are looking for a Product Manager - Observability AIOps to lead the strategy,...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Coca-Cola HBC

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field
5+ years in Observability and AIOps within hybrid, complex environments
Strong knowledge of FSO (APM, logs, traces, RUM), SLI/SLOs, and service topology
Hands on with Dynatrace or similar smart observability (i.e. Datadog, Splunk, New Relic) and AIOps engines (correlation, deduplication, anomaly detection, auto remediation)
Experience integrating with ServiceNow, SAP, CI/CD pipelines, cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP), and automation platforms
Solid understanding of modern application architectures, networks, databases, and infrastructure
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent in English

Job Responsibility

Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for Observability and AIOps, aligned with company objectives
Develop capabilities across metrics, logs, traces, RUM/synthetics, topology, and AI driven insights (anomaly detection, forecasting, correlation)
Prioritize features that enhance reliability, reduce MTTR, automate L1/L2 tasks, and improve customer experience
Collaborate with engineering, platform teams, and partners to ensure effective instrumentation, intelligent alerting, and automated workflows
Integrate Observability with ServiceNow, CI/CD, cloud platforms, and business processes to streamline operations
Leverage analytics to detect issues proactively, reduce noise, and optimize performance and resource usage
Champion an observability first and automation driven culture across teams

What we offer

Coaching and mentoring programs
Development opportunities
Equal opportunity employer
IT Equipment
Work with iconic brands
Supportive team

Mission Autonomy- Decision Making and Behaviors Lead

Merlin Labs

Location:
United States , Boston

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

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