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Dream big and make meaningful, tangible progress when you work at Merlin. We're hiring in the following departments that will give you the opportunity to be a leader of innovation and make historical leaps in aviation: - Avionics Software - Business Development - Certification & Quality - Compliance & Safety - Flight Controls - Flight Operations - Flight Test - Pilots - Systems Engineering View all open positions here and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eXgrNnq6

Merlin CEO Matt George was a guest on Crossing the Valley's most recent podcast episode to dive into where the aviation industry is headed and how Merlin is building a safer future through autonomous flight technology. During this episode, Matt and host Noah Sheinbaum cover: - Merlin's approach to autonomy and how its system differs from autopilot functionality today - Merlin's relationship with the DoD and future integrations on the C-130J and KC-135? - The importance of partnership with traditional defense primes as startups scale And more! Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eVHD_3R5

The importance of autonomy, for the nation and for our customers, has never been greater. That's where the Merlin Pilot comes in. Watch this video as Austin Pugh, Pat Taylor, and Tim Burns explain how our approach to autonomy has enabled us to accelerate our entrance into the DoD market to ensure that our warfighters in the field are given the best technology and capabilities.?

At Merlin, we're building takeoff to touchdown autonomy, which will eventually cover everything from flight planning to air traffic control communications. By focusing on more flights, more active runways, and more active air traffic the Merlin Pilot will be able to connect remote areas, revolutionize cargo transport, and keep human pilots out of harm's way in the hands of the military. Hear from Mark Ward, Matt George, and Soo Cho in this video as they explain Merlin's mission.

Although artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to rapidly transform civilian and military aviation by enhancing operational safety and efficiency, integrating it requires a regulatory approach that balances innovation with safety assurance. Our four key recommendations for doing so, in response to the Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP) Request for Information on its AI Action Plan, include: 1) Streamlining a pathway for integrating AI technologies in aviation 2) Continuing industry engagement through the FAA step program 3) Setting clear regulatory thresholds for AI systems based on safety impact 4) Creating aviation communication datasets for NLP training Read our blog post to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dNQxFsvN

We're excited to share that we've received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization for our custom Remote Data Concentrator (RDC), developed in collaboration with Shadin Avionics. Read our press release to learn how this FAA authorization supports our ability to create certified advanced automation for an aircraft platform and marks a significant milestone in the ongoing flight test campaign of our certification-ready autonomy platform. https://lnkd.in/e6yMvfRV

Thank you to all who attended last night's Defense Tech Happy Hour! We're especially grateful for Ryan Graves, who joined us for a fireside chat. We look forward to seeing you all at the next one!

Our white paper, "Innovate to Elevate: Automation’s Role in the Ongoing Evolution of Aviation Safety," explores our view that the next leap in aviation safety will come from pairing the strengths of existing human pilots with the benefits of advanced automation. The paper offers three key near-term recommendations to drive the integration of automation technologies: 1) Better Workload Management: A renewed focus on human-machine teaming can better inform automation systems design, ensuring that operators are neither task-saturated nor disengaged. 2) Reduced Crew Fatigue: Passive consumer wearables can lend insights into the relationship between stress, workload, and fatigue, leading to more robust fatigue mitigation tools. 3) Clearer Radio Communications: Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology can improve communication and coordination between pilots and air traffic controllers, reducing readback errors and miscommunications. Download it here to learn more. https://lnkd.in/ePVK_5zq

Which defense tech startups are worth backing? They must secure real military interest, navigate complex certifications, and demonstrate cost savings. In this article Merlin CEO Matt George wrote for The Defense Post, Matt shares three questions that investors and founders should ask: 1) Is there verifiable interest and commitment from DoD customers beyond the company’s publicity? 2) For hardware solutions, has the product navigated the certification process and been installed on operational military platforms? 3) Does the proposed solution offer demonstrable cost savings, and if so, how does this impact other programs or budget allocations? Read it here as Matt explains how to focus on what truly matters. https://lnkd.in/eGYTZC3i

The Merlin team was at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, CO this week! We enjoyed meeting with industry and military leaders to share how the Merlin Pilot is reducing pilot workload and increasing mission effectiveness. #AFAColorado