Merlinlabs

Engineering Manager, Autonomy Planning & Behaviors

Merlinlabs · Boston or Remote

Posted about 3 months ago

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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 an Engineering Manager for Autonomy Planning & Behaviors at Merlin, you will lead a team focused on developing and enhancing the autonomy system for aircraft. Your role will involve overseeing the planning and behavior algorithms that enable full-stack autonomy, ensuring the system meets safety and operational standards. You will work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes professional development and innovation in the aerospace and defense sector.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Experience in engineering management
  • Strong background in autonomy systems or related fields
  • Proven leadership skills in a technical environment
  • Ability to work in a startup-like environment

What you get

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Unlimited vacation
  • 401k with match
  • Work/life integration

Worth weighing

  • No salary information provided
  • Remote work option available
  • No visa sponsorship available for candidates requiring it
  • Background and reference checks required for all job offers

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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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