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 220 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

Build the next generation of navigation systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. Mach is looking to build a tightly coupled navigation system to fuse GNSS optical and magnetic navigational aids to estimate vehicle pose.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop sensor fusion algorithms to estimate pose of UAVs

• Develop and integrate GNSS and LEO constellation navigational aids

• Leverage optical techniques such as VIO to aid pose estimation

• Characterize and integrate inertial sensors

• Build algorithm validation tools and infrastructure

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors in Engineering Physics Mathematics

• Experience: 3 years of building and shipping Navigation solutions

• Deep understanding of navigation sensors (i.e IMU GNSS receiver)

• Experience with modern software development tools (i.e git Jira)

• Experience with the implementation of embedded algorithms using C

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high altitude monocular SLAM

• Experience with LEO constellation PNT

• Experience with leveraging magnetometers for pose estimation

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.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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 Machs 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 youd like to defend the American way of life please reach out!

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