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R&D Technical Project Manager
Lead the development of a certified system for autonomous flight in fixed-wing aircraft.
Boston
Senior
1 month ago
Merlin
Merlin is the aviation technology company propelling the future of fully autonomous flight.
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✨ About The Role
- The R&D Technical Project Manager will lead the development of experimental airborne autonomy capabilities at Merlin.
- The role involves collaborating with engineers, researchers, and aviation experts to deliver innovative solutions.
- The candidate will define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with executive and technical leaders.
- Developing and executing detailed project plans while managing changes throughout the project lifecycle is a key responsibility.
- The manager will establish resource needs and identify, track, and manage project risks.
- Generating and maintaining project schedules and managing deliverables, including routine status updates, is essential.
- The role includes driving software sprint planning and fostering a culture of teamwork and communication.
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and mitigating risks is crucial.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in technical project management and/or systems engineering is required.
- The candidate should possess expertise in leading software development projects and be familiar with project management tools, particularly Jira.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.
- Excellent communication skills are necessary to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Experience with autonomous systems and aviation technology is highly desirable.
- A proven track record of managing complex technical projects from inception to completion will be beneficial.
- Familiarity with methodologies such as waterfall, scrum, and agile will be an advantage.
About Merlin
Merlin is the aviation technology company propelling the future of fully autonomous flight.