About Mach Industries

Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 120 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

The Role

Mach Industries is looking for highly motivated engineers to lead firmware validation of all individual vehicle components as well as system level validation. This role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals, deep technical understanding of avionics hardware components and experience in design and execution of validation plans from new product design phase to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Close collaboration with Firmware Engineers, Avionics Engineers, Manufacturing and Flight Operations to enable high quality firmware releases used in flight test operations and deployed to our customer products;

• Design and execution of system level (airframe) and individual component comprehensive test specifications (nominal and fault-injection scenarios);

• Develop software in Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulation tests scenarios supporting the test specifications;

• Execute SITL and HITL tests and investigate issues identified in the test runs;

• Reproduction and investigation of issues found during test flight operations;

• Constantly improve the available tooling and bring up new tools that will improve the validation iteration times and will scale to all current and future airframe variants;

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience

• Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals

• Proficiency in Python and C
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of C++

• Experience using NVIDIA Jetson or other embedded GPU based platforms

• Embedded Linux

• ARM based embedded systems

• FW Embedded systems in Defense industry

• FW Embedded drones

• GNC

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!