Senior Human-Machine Teaming Engineer

Merlin Labs

. Contribute to the technical direction and implementation of human-machine and machine-machine teaming capabilities for autonomous airborne systems .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing software for autonomous airborne systems, with a focus on human-machine interaction, decision-making algorithms, and physiological signal monitoring. Proficient in modern software development practices and capable of contributing to technical direction and applied research.

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Software Development For Airborne Autonomous SystemsHuman-Machine InteractionPython ProgrammingLinux And Open-Source Development ToolsTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentDecision-Making AlgorithmsPhysiological Signal MonitoringAlgorithmic ModelingUnit TestingVersion ControlSimulationIntegrationFlight-Test ActivitiesTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Human-Machine TeamingAutonomous SystemsAerospace EngineeringRobotics EngineeringApplied ResearchHuman-Subject ExperimentsProduct Development CycleTechnical DirectionIn-Person WorkTravel Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the technical direction and implementation of human-machine and machine-machine teaming capabilities for autonomous airborne systems
Design, develop, and deploy teaming capabilities that improve human-machine team performance, safety, and resilience
Propose, design, and execute applied research and human-subject experiments
Evaluate human-machine teaming capabilities in realistic operations
Contribute to simulation, integration, and flight-test activities
Write, test, document, and review code according to development standards
Collaborate across Merlin to develop systems addressing aviation and autonomy challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related subject
5+ years of professional experience, including graduate work, developing software for airborne autonomous systems
Deep experience in human-machine interaction for crewed aircraft and/or UAS, single- and multi-vehicle autonomy, resource allocation and decision-making algorithms, software development for physiological signal monitoring, or algorithmic modeling for human cognitive state analysis
Experience with modern software development workflows, including version control, pipelines, unit testing, and peer review
Experience with the overall product development cycle, including design, testing, and troubleshooting at system and software-component levels
Experience with Linux and open-source development tools
Proficiency writing code in Python
Experience with technical writing
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn and contribute across technical domains
Must be available for in-person work in Boston, MA
Willing to travel 10–20% of the time
Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
Must pass background and reference checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Catered lunches with a rotating menu
Snacks
Coffee, tea, and other beverages
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Flexible paid time off
401(k) with match
Work/life integration
Professional development support
Entrepreneurial and team-focused startup environment