Description
About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges.
As an Engineering Intern at Merlin Labs, you’ll work alongside engineers and pilots to push the boundaries of autonomy and aviation. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain practical experience in designing, testing, and implementing autonomous systems and software within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
This opportunity is based in our Boston office.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, and testing of software and autonomous systems that support Merlin Labs’ aviation technology.
- Assist in creating algorithms and models for autonomous flight dynamics, navigation, or data integration.
- Conduct research and data analysis to address complex technical problems and optimize system performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and refine prototypes for real-world applications.
- Document and communicate project updates, technical findings, and insights to the engineering team and relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C++) and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work well in a team.
- A passion for autonomy and innovation in the aerospace and aviation industries.
What you'll learn:
- Real-world experience in aerospace, aviation, and software engineering, specifically focused on autonomous flight.
- Mentorship from Merlin Labs engineers and exposure to groundbreaking technology in aviation.
- Networking opportunities and potential pathways to a full-time role upon successful internship completion.
Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability
status. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background, and reference checks.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to people@merlinlabs.com
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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