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# Senior System Engineer - Integration & Verification at Merlin Labs

- **Company:** Merlin Labs
- **Location:** Boston, MA
- **Compensation:** $165k–$195k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/merlinlabs/d63691c1-0f57-47e8-811e-0e07b4eadf7c

## Job description

About Merlin: Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN) is a publicly traded aerospace and defense company building a non-human pilot to deliver full-stack autonomy for any aircraft from takeoff to touchdown. The Merlin Pilot autonomy system powers a growing range of aircraft and mission profiles and has been proven through hundreds of autonomous flights from Merlin's global flight test facilities, including Kerikeri, New Zealand; Quonset Point, Rhode Island; and soon, Bedford, Massachusetts. Headquartered in Boston, Merlin is expanding its organization to accelerate the development and deployment of its autonomy platform, helping customers solve some of aviation's most pressing challenges, from pilot shortages to improving flight safety. Backed by some of the world's leading investors prior to its public listing, Merlin continues to advance the certification and commercialization of autonomous flight across commercial and defense aviation.

About you: You are an experienced systems engineer with primary experience in the Integration & Verification of System/Sub-Systems.  You have experience in Integration & Verification test procedure and test case development as well as capturing definition of Test Facility definition.  Your experience will be applied during requirements review to ensure System/Sub-System requirements are testable and identify gaps between Test Facility capabilities and documented verification strategy for requirements.  You will align Test Procedure and Test Case development deliverables to program schedules to ensure execution of testing for a particular phase of the program is ready to run against deliveries from Mission Autonomy engineering teams. As a secondary domain of experience, you will be capable of aiding in the development of system/sub-system architecture, system/sub-system requirements, and testing of systems to comply with its requirements.  You have experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams of varying engineering domains, customers, suppliers, and partners.  You have experience in the definition of Autonomous behaviors and functions of AI enabled control systems.  You have a passion for new development and have a proven record of navigating the challenges in new product development. You’ve worked in an experimental R&D of safety critical systems/sub-systems and have the ability to keep safety at the forefront while still moving quickly.

Responsibilities: Primary:

- Responsible for the development of Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Cases for the Integration and Verification of the Mission Autonomy Sub-System with the larger Merlin Pilot System
- Responsible for the production of Test Reports, Problem Reports as a result of testing efforts
- Responsible for the Traceability between requirements, test cases and test procedures
- Responsible for ensuring development of Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Cases are delivered in alignment with the program schedule
- Responsible for assessing the test strategies to ensure that the Test Facilities support the testing of the Sub-Systems
- Reviews requirements through the lens of ability to Test and provide feedback to correct requirements
- Ensures Test Facilities are conformed for formal Integration and Verification testing.
- Supports Integration and Verification of Flight Autonomy Sub-System  on the Air Vehicle Platform

Secondary:

- Participate in the development of systems engineering development plans and processes as needed for technical execution.
- Managing systems engineering tasking and aligning disciplines to support their successful and timely completion
- Development of descriptions of Features and Functions to be executed by the Sub-System
- Development of Sub-System Level Requirements
- Development of Sub-System Level Test Methods and Testing Strategies
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Support/Execution of verification and validation activities.
- Change Control and Change Impact Analysis of Test Cases, Test Procedures
- Reviews of System Engineering artifacts such as requirements, with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities as required.
- Review of concepts of operation, system architecture (including functional and physical architectures), system requirements, and system interfaces for Merlin products. On this small, agile team, you will own significant pieces of these activities yourself.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the safety, hardware, and software teams to capture, document, and communicate requirements and interfaces.

Qualifications:

- BS in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering or a related subject, MS preferred.
- 6-9 years of experience conducting Integration and Verification/Systems Engineering activities
- Specific experience in Integration and Testing of Flight Control Systems with aspects of ML or Autonomy
- Experience in Integration and Verification of Flight Control Systems
- Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting and finding root cause of issues found during Integration and Verification
- Experience with requirements management tools and processes
- Demonstrated ability to develop requirements for Test Facilities, architecture, and interfaces, and perform requirements validation and verification

Highly Desired Experience:

- Experience conducting in development of Testing artifacts which support FAA/EASA/DOD certification programs
- Hands-on experience in integration and verification of  avionics equipment using ARP4754A and RTCA DO-178B/C for safety-critical systems.
- Specific integration and verification experience in the area of Automatic Flight Controls, Flight Management, or Display Systems.
- Specific experience in developing software requirements and performing software verification.
- Working knowledge of FAA/EASA/DOD regulations and standards is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with Simulink, Cameo, IADS, Jama

## About Merlin Labs

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Merlin Labs is a U.S.-based developer of takeoff-to-touchdown autonomy software for military and civil aircraft, building the operating system of record for autonomous flight.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: MRLN) – went public via SPAC merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp IV in 2026.
- **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Matthew George (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Aerospace & Defense, Autonomous Aviation, AI Software
- **Target customers**: Military (U.S. Special Operations Command, Air Force), civil aviation operators, aircraft OEMs
- **Mission**: To provide safe, reliable autonomy that extends the capabilities of existing fleets and unlocks next-generation missions, forging the next 100 years of American aviation.

## Products & Services
- **[Merlin Pilot](https://merlinlabs.com/)**: An aircraft-agnostic, AI-powered software platform for autonomous flight from takeoff to touchdown. Designed to adapt to any plane in operation today and in the future.
- **[Condor](https://merlinlabs.com/)**: A product family for large, multi-crew aircraft, announced in 2026, targeting high-capacity military and cargo platforms.
- **Prime Contract with USSOCOM**: Merlin is partnering with U.S. Special Operations Command to bring autonomy to the C-130J fleet, extending operational range for high-frequency routes.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed as of the latest filings. Total cumulative funding (including IPO) is **$704.3M**.
- **Key Metric**: **Revenue** – $2.194M in Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026) per SEC 10-Q filing. The company is still in high-growth, pre-profit stage (Net Income: -$58.4M in Q2). **Employees** – 145 as of mid-2026, growing 26.7% YoY.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: First Round Capital (seed lead), Inflection Point Acquisition Corp IV (SPAC sponsor), U.S. Special Operations Command (customer/partner), Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (regulatory partner).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Over 100 hours of autonomous flight across test facilities in the U.S. and New Zealand.
  - Completed Critical Design Review for the C-130J program with USSOCOM.
  - Achieved Stage of Involvement 3 (SOI 3) from the New Zealand CAA for the Merlin Pilot’s Flight Control Computer and Automated Communication System.
  - First autonomous landing of a conventional fixed-wing aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July 2026).
  - Acquired EpiSys Science (EpiSci) in 2024 to bolster AI/autonomy capabilities.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Aircraft-agnostic platform**: The Merlin Pilot is designed to work with any aircraft, reducing integration complexity for customers.
- **Proven autonomy**: Hundreds of hours of autonomous flight, including military-grade operations, de-risking adoption.
- **Regulatory leadership**: Early approvals from the New Zealand CAA (Part 146 Design Organization certificate, SOI 3) pave the way for commercial certification.
- **Prime military contracts**: Direct relationship with USSOCOM for the C-130J program provides a strong revenue and credibility anchor.
- **Talent density**: Engineers from top aerospace firms (Collins Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky, Aurora Flight Sciences) and a strong culture of safety and innovation.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale the C-130J program**: Move from CDR to production and deployment with USSOCOM.
- **Expand Condor product line**: Target large, multi-crew aircraft for both military and civil markets.
- **Achieve commercial certification**: Continue working with regulators (FAA, EASA, CAA) to certify the Merlin Pilot for commercial operations.
- **Grow government and defense contracts**: Leverage the public listing and existing relationships to win additional programs.
- **Hire aggressively**: Open roles in AI, autonomy software, systems engineering, program management, and business development (22 active openings as of Sept 2026).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Breaking new ground at 10,000 ft” – collaborative, respectful, and tangible work that is “in use and progressing rapidly.” High morale driven by real-world impact.
- **Work Models**: Hybrid and on-site roles available. Primary locations: Boston, MA (HQ); North Kingstown, RI; Kerikeri, New Zealand; and Washington, DC.
- **Notable Perks**: Work on one of aviation’s hardest problems with a team that includes alumni from top aerospace and defense companies. Employees have delegated authority from the regulator to approve certain aircraft design changes, empowering engineers. The company prioritizes safety and partners with best-in-class aerospace players.
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on AI, autonomy, and software engineering. The engineering team is 39% of the workforce, with senior and specialist roles heavily represented. Open roles include Staff Software Engineer (AI Foundation Model), Autonomy Software Engineer, and Lead AI Dataloop Engineer.

## Sources
1. [Merlin Labs – Company Page](https://merlinlabs.com/company/)
2. [Merlin Labs – Homepage](https://merlinlabs.com/)
3. [Merlin Labs – Careers Page](https://merlinlabs.com/careers/)
4. [Merlin Labs – Open Roles on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/merlinlabs)
5. [Merlin Labs – LinkedIn Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/merlinlabs)
6. [SEC Filing – FY2026 Q2 10-Q](https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0002028707) (via Apollo data reference)

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