Defense manufacturing company building munitions and next-generation autonomous defense platforms, backed by $85M in funding.

Mach Industries, a defense manufacturing company backed by $85M in funding, is revolutionizing the future of warfare through advanced autonomous defense platforms. We are seeking a GNC Engineer with a focus on navigation to join our dynamic team in developing cutting-edge navigation solutions for next-generation autonomous defense systems.

The role involves designing and implementing sophisticated navigation algorithms that ensure precise positioning in GPS-denied and contested environments. You'll work with state-of-the-art sensor fusion techniques, Kalman filtering, and real-time navigation software, directly impacting the performance of unmanned systems in critical operational scenarios.

As a GNC Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance situational awareness and operational autonomy. The position offers competitive compensation ($150K-$220K), comprehensive benefits including platinum healthcare coverage, 401k with 5% match, equity participation, and professional development opportunities.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in navigation system development, strong expertise in sensor fusion and state estimation, and proficiency in programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or C++. You'll be joining a small, lean team tackling complex engineering challenges in modern warfare, with your work directly contributing to systems that ensure global stability and preparedness.

At Mach Industries, we believe in supporting our team members' growth and well-being through comprehensive benefits, including daily catered lunches, generous time off policies, and relocation assistance. Join us in shaping the future of defense technology and securing the American way of life while working with cutting-edge autonomous systems and navigation technologies.

Senior GNC Engineer position focusing on navigation systems for autonomous defense platforms, offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

GNC Engineer (Navigation)

Defense manufacturing company building advanced munitions for the Department of Defense, backed by $85M in venture funding.

Mach Industries, a defense manufacturing company backed by $85M in funding, is revolutionizing the defense sector with cutting-edge munitions for the Department of Defense. We're seeking a Thermal Engineer to lead thermal management efforts for advanced aerospace systems, focusing on air-breathing engines and flight vehicle integration.

The role demands expertise in analyzing heat transfer, thermal loads, and environmental conditions affecting air-breathing engines and aircraft structural integrity. You'll work with state-of-the-art thermal analysis tools and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure optimal system performance.

As a Thermal Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and optimizing thermal management systems, conducting advanced analyses, developing simulations, and leading testing procedures. Your work will directly impact the performance and reliability of critical defense systems.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of thermal engineering experience, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of aerospace applications. We offer comprehensive benefits including platinum healthcare coverage, competitive compensation with equity, 401(k) matching, and relocation assistance.

Join Mach Industries to shape the future of aerospace technology and strengthen national security. You'll work with a talented team in a fast-paced environment, solving complex thermal challenges and contributing to next-generation defense systems.

Senior Thermal Engineer position at Mach Industries, focusing on aerospace systems and air-breathing engines thermal management.

Thermal Engineer

Defense manufacturing company building munitions and next-generation autonomous defense platforms for the Department of Defense.

Mach Industries, a venture-backed defense manufacturing company with $85M in funding, is seeking a Head of Mechanical Engineering to lead their advanced airframe and mechanical systems development for next-generation autonomous defense platforms. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of warfare technology through innovative design and manufacturing processes.

The position demands a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, specifically in air vehicle structures and complex mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in structural analysis, aeroelasticity, and materials science, combined with proven leadership abilities to guide a high-performing engineering team.

As Head of Mechanical Engineering, you'll be responsible for overseeing the entire mechanical engineering function, from conceptual design through production implementation. Key focus areas include developing lightweight, high-strength structural designs, optimizing systems for manufacturability, and implementing cutting-edge materials and manufacturing technologies.

The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $180K to $275K, complemented by comprehensive benefits including platinum-level healthcare coverage, equity participation, and a 401(k) with 5% match. The position is based in Huntington Beach, where you'll work with a small, dynamic team tackling some of the most challenging engineering problems in modern warfare.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a mechanical engineering leader who wants to make a significant impact on national defense capabilities while working with cutting-edge technology and advanced manufacturing processes. The role combines technical leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on engineering work in a mission-driven environment focused on maintaining America's technological edge in defense systems.

Working at Mach Industries means joining a team that values innovation, precision, and mission focus. The company's commitment to developing decentralized unmanned systems at scale presents unique engineering challenges and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about defense technology and want to lead the development of next-generation platforms that will shape the future of warfare, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and strategic impact.

Lead mechanical engineering role focusing on defense platform development, requiring 10+ years experience in air vehicle structures and systems.

Head of Mechanical Engineering

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge weapons to the Department of Defense.

Mach Industries is seeking a Lead Flight Test Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial in the development and testing of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) platforms. The ideal candidate will specialize in flight test engineering, operations, and testing of developing UAS aircraft.

Key responsibilities include:
- Central coordination for flight test operations
- Informing the engineering team on key requirements for systems checks and data systems
- Building out test infrastructure at primary test sites and outfitting test equipment
- Conducting and leading the team through testing workflows
- Constructing program flight test campaigns with system, GNC, and energetics engineers
- Coordinating and planning flight test demos
- Performing safety analysis and maintaining company safety policies

The role requires an engineering degree (unless significant relevant experience can be demonstrated) and a minimum of 5 years in related aerospace, preferably with UAS flight test engineering experience. The ideal candidate should be self-led, passionate about building flight test capability, and willing to be in the field regularly for 1-3 days and travel to various test ranges.

Mach offers a competitive salary package, including equity grants, health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, and any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these laws without sponsorship for an export license.

Join Mach Industries to be at the forefront of defense technology and contribute to protecting the American way of life.

Lead Flight Test Engineer for UAS platforms at Mach Industries, a defense manufacturing company building cutting-edge munitions.

Lead Flight Test Engineer

Mach Industries, a defense manufacturing company backed by $85M in funding, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Huntington Beach. This role is crucial for developing cutting-edge embedded systems for aerospace vehicles and weapons applications.

Key responsibilities include:
- Software system design for embedded systems in weapons applications
- Prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting embedded system designs
- Implementing control algorithms for precise movement and operation
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams for system integration
- Working with hardware engineers to ensure optimal software-hardware communication
- Staying updated on the latest embedded systems technologies
- Ensuring software designs meet industry and defense standards
- Maintaining detailed documentation for compliance and future reference

Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience in embedded systems for aerospace applications
- Proficiency in C/C++/Rust or similar languages for embedded systems
- Experience with RTOS
- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems
- Strong software development life-cycle knowledge
- Ability to work on-site in Huntington Beach, CA
- U.S. security clearance eligibility

Preferred qualifications include experience with Rust programming language (Embassy framework), knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART), and experience writing drivers for complex sensors.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of tasks beyond software, including system analysis and controls. This position may require access to export-controlled information. Mach offers competitive salary, equity grants, and benefits. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Mach Industries, developing cutting-edge embedded systems for aerospace and defense applications in Huntington Beach, CA.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars.

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge weapons to the Department of Defense.

The Software Engineer will be a vital member of our engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical applications. With a focus on writing efficient code, architecting end to end software stacks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this role demands a high degree of technical skill, adaptability, and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications:
- Proficient in writing clean, well-tested code in one of Python, C, C++, or Rust.
- Experience implementing a large (> 10,000 line) project.
- Ability to execute in a fast-paced environment, often shipping multiple times a day.
- Extreme ownership and ability to operate autonomously.
- Solid fundamentals of the entire software development life-cycle.
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
- Contribute to agile project planning and task generation.
- Ability to work on-site in Huntington Beach, CA.
- U.S. security clearance eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Significant experience in Rust, including embedded Rust with Embassy.
- Experience using microcontrollers (e.g. I²C).
- Experience with real time operating systems.
- Experience modeling flight vehicle dynamics in highly integrated cross-disciplinary simulations.
- Significant experience writing firmware, and firmware testing.

The ideal candidate is a dedicated and skilled software engineer with a strong foundation in C++ and Rust, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing complex software issues, and adapting to rapidly changing requirements.

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Mach offers competitive salary, equity grants, and 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.

Software Engineer role at Mach Industries, a defense manufacturing company building cutting-edge munitions for the US Department of Defense.

Software Engineer

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge weapons to the Department of Defense.

The Embedded Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in the development of our cutting-edge embedded systems, focusing on firmware development, prototyping, and design for aerospace vehicles. This position requires advanced technical skills in embedded software development, programming for microcontrollers, and knowledge of system-level integration. As a core member of the engineering team, you will contribute significantly to the Mach software team.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Software System Design: Utilize expertise in embedded systems software design to develop firmware for weapons applications.
2. Prototyping and Testing: Source components, create firmware specifications, integrate systems, and troubleshoot designs.
3. Embedded Systems Controls: Implement control algorithms for precise movement and operation of embedded systems.
4. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
5. Hardware Interaction: Ensure optimal communication between software and embedded hardware components.
6. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest technologies in embedded systems engineering.
7. Quality Assurance: Ensure all designs meet industry and defense standards.
8. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of designs, specifications, and testing protocols.

The ideal candidate is not only an embedded systems software engineer but also comfortable taking ownership of tasks beyond the purely software domain, such as system analysis and controls. They should be a problem-solver adept at translating complex engineering challenges into practical, deployable solutions.

Mach offers competitive equity grants, health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Embedded Systems Engineer role at Mach Industries, developing cutting-edge embedded systems for defense manufacturing.

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Defense manufacturing company building munitions and next-generation autonomous defense platforms, backed by $85M in funding.