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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Merlinlabs's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Merlinlabs's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Merlinlabs
- high 26 stale, 1 reposted of 26 open
- Hiring momentum
- 40 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Merlinlabs's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Merlinlabs.
About this role
As a Staff Engineer in Core Flight Controls at Merlin, you will be involved in developing and enhancing the autonomy system that enables aircraft to operate without human pilots. Your role will focus on creating solutions that address aviation challenges, contributing to the certification and commercialization of autonomous flight technology.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 3/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Merlinlabs as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in aerospace or defense engineering
- Strong background in flight control systems
- Proven ability to work in a team-focused environment
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
What you get
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Unlimited vacation
- 401k with match
Worth weighing
- No specific technical stack or tools mentioned
- Remote work option available but location flexibility may vary
- No salary information provided
- No visa sponsorship available
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Listed by Merlinlabs on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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