Autonomy Software Engineer

Merlin
Boston, MAFULL_TIMEPosted Jul 26, 2026

Role responsibilities

Develop and integrate software across the aircraft autonomy stack, focusing on perception, reasoning, and decision-making algorithms. Collaborate with domain leads to validate autonomy software through simulation and flight test activities.

Requirements

Requires a degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or robotics with 1-2+ years of experience in autonomous systems. Proficiency in Python, C++, Linux, and robotics middleware like ROS or DDS is essential.

Key skills

Python, C++, ROS, DDS, Linux, Perception, Decision Making, Path Planning, Sensor Fusion, System Integration, Embedded Systems, Simulation, Flight Testing, Robotics Middleware, State Machines, Behavior Trees

Keywords

Autonomy, Aerospace, Robotics, Python, C++, Linux, ROS, DDS, Perception, Sensor Fusion, Path Planning, Trajectory Planning, State Machines, Behavior Trees, Embedded Systems, Flight Testing, Simulation, Human-Machine Teaming, Aircraft, Drones, System Integration, World Modeling, Multi-agent Collaboration

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