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Merlin Labs

Location:
United States, Boston

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.

Job Responsibility:

Drive the design of usable, intuitive user interfaces that enable pilots to interact with Merlin’s autonomous flight technologies
Conduct user research with Merlin’s pilots and potential end-users of Merlin’s systems to gather insights and validate design concepts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including engineers, pilots, and software developers) to design and implement user interfaces for avionics and flight control systems
Ensure interface designs meet aviation standards (e.g., ARINC 661, DO-178C, FAA and EASA guidelines)
Integrate advanced design methodologies with tools such as GLStudio, Qt, Figma, or other UI development platforms
Explore emerging technologies (e.g., augmented reality, AI, and voice control)

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in human factors, interaction design, industrial design, computer science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, preferable in aviation, aerospace, or other safety-critical industries
Demonstrated track record developing usable and intuitive user interfaces that enhance user situational awareness, reduce workload, and mitigate errors
Proficiency using prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
Knowledge of human factors principles and usability testing processes
Familiarity with aviation industry standards (e.g., ARINC 661, DO-178C, FAA and EASA guidelines)
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey design concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have:

Master’s or Doctorate degree in human factors, interaction design, industrial design, computer science, or a related field
Experience using GLStudio. Qt, or other real-time graphical user interface platforms to develop user interfaces
Experience with avionics systems integration and software development
Experience certifying pilot-vehicle interfaces on military and/or civil aircraft
Experience with flight testing on crewed or uncrewed aircraft
Familiarity with DoD and commercial open architectures such as A-GRA, OMS, FACE, and IMA

What we offer:

catered lunches
snacks
beverages
health insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
unlimited vacation
401k with match

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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