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Senior Program Manager - Air Vehicle Integration - Merlin Labs
Program Manager
Lead end‑to‑end integration of autonomous flight systems onto diverse airframes, driving desktop, bench, and flight‑test programs while ensuring certification and operational readiness.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full integration lifecycle for Merlin Pilot across desktop, SITL, bench, and aircraft environments.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams (engineering, QA, regulatory) to deliver on schedule and within scope.
- Develop and execute test plans, manage flight‑test operations, and analyze results to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead certification efforts, preparing documentation and liaising with aviation authorities.
- Maintain program health metrics, risk registers, and status reporting to senior leadership.
Requirements
- 10+ years of program or project management in aerospace or related high‑regulation industry.
- Proven experience with airframe integration, flight‑test, and certification processes.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Familiarity with Agile and iterative development practices.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, startup environment.