About Mach Industries

Founded in 2022 Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing nextgeneration 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 cuttingedge 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.

Mach Industries is seeking a Perception Engineer to develop advanced perception systems for autonomous unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). You will design implement and optimize algorithms for realtime environmental perception object detection and tracking enabling robust autonomy in complex and contested environments. Your skills in computer vision sensor fusion and machine learning will enhance the situational awareness and decisionmaking capabilities of our UAVs in dynamic defense scenarios.

At Mach Industries we build decentralized autonomous platforms to maintain an allied American edge. As a Perception Engineer you will collaborate with crossdisciplinary teams to create perception technologies tailored for aerospace applications driving mission success in modern battlespaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop perception algorithms for UAVs focusing on realtime object detection classification tracking and environmental mapping.

• Design and optimize sensor fusion pipelines integrating cameras LiDAR radar and other sensors to achieve robust scene understanding.

• Implement computer vision techniques including semantic segmentation instance segmentation and 3D reconstruction to support autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance.

• Collaborate with GNC and autonomy teams to integrate perception outputs into navigation planning and control systems.

• Build and deploy realtime perception software for embedded systems validated through softwareintheloop (SITL) hardwareintheloop (HITL) and flight tests.

• Optimize algorithms to handle challenges such as sensor noise dynamic lighting occlusion and highspeed flight dynamics.

• Develop testing and validation frameworks using simulations and realworld flight testing to ensure perception system reliability.

• Leverage AI/ML models (e.g. deep learning for object detection and tracking) to enhance perception performance.

• Ensure perception systems meet defense standards for resilience against environmental challenges and adversarial threats.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in perception system development for autonomous systems such as those in automotive robotics or aerospace applications.

• Expertise in computer vision including object detection tracking semantic segmentation and 3D scene understanding.

• Proficiency in sensor fusion with cameras LiDAR radar and IMUs for realtime perception.

• Experience developing perception algorithms in Python C or similar languages for embedded systems.

• Strong understanding of machine learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow PyTorch) for perception tasks.

• Handson experience with sensor hardware including camera calibration LiDAR integration and radar processing.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Robotics or a related field. PhD is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience adapting perception systems for aerospace applications including highspeed or highaltitude environments.

• Familiarity with defense standards for autonomous systems and resilient perception.

• Expertise in optimizing deep learning models for realtime performance on resourceconstrained platforms.

• Handson experience with flight testing or realworld validation of perception systems.

• Knowledge of perception error modeling and mitigation for dynamic environments.

• Proficiency with tools like OpenCV ROS PCL or Gazebo for perception development.

Benefits at Mach Industries

Mach Industries supports our team with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and equity grants based on experience and skills.

• Healthcare & Wellness: Platinumlevel medical dental and vision coverage at no cost to U.S. employees with 90% coverage for dependents.

• Generous Time Off: 13 holidays a December holiday shutdown (10 extra days off) and competitive PTO policies.

• Daily Meals & Snacks: Catered lunches and fully stocked kitchens with snacks drinks and a coffee bar.

• Retirement: 401(k) with a 5% match (U.S. only).

• Relocation Assistance: Support for eligible positions to ensure a smooth transition.

Why Mach Industries

Join a dynamic team at Mach Industries to apply your perception expertise to cuttingedge UAV systems. Your work will shape scalable decentralized defense platforms that ensure global stability and secure the American way of life.

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 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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