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.

The Role

The Embedded Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in the development of our cuttingedge 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 systemlevel integration. As a core member of the engineering team you will contribute significantly to the Mach software team.

Key Responsibilities

• Software System Design:
  Utilize your expertise in embedded systems software design to develop firmware for the control and operation of our embedded systems in weapons applications.

• Prototyping and Testing:
  Take an active role in sourcing components firmware specifications system integration and troubleshooting of completed embedded system designs ensuring they meet performance and quality standards.

• Embedded Systems Controls:
  Implement control algorithms for the precise movement and operation of embedded systems within the weapons platform.

• Collaboration:
  Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams to seamlessly integrate your embedded system designs into the broader project scope.

• Hardware Interaction:
  Work in tandem with hardware engineers to ensure optimal communication between software and embedded hardware components.

• Continuous Learning:
  Stay abreast of the latest technologies and methodologies in embedded systems engineering to bring innovative solutions to the team.

• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure that all software designs and integrations meet industry and defense standards for quality performance and safety.

• Documentation:
  Maintain detailed records of software designs specifications and testing protocols for compliance and future reference.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Software Engineering Computer Science or a related field.

• 3 years experience working on embedded systems for aerospace applications.

• Proficiency in C/C/Rust or similar programming languages for embedded systems.

• Experience using RTOS.

• Proven experience in embedded software development and prototyping preferably in a product development setting.

• Handson experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems.

• Solid fundamentals of the entire software development lifecycle including architecture design development deployment and support of complex software systems.

• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and take initiative to propose and implement solutions that enhance efficiency quality and overall project success.

• Contribute to agile project planning and task generation including communicating risks issues and blockers.

• Ability to work onsite in Huntington Beach CA.

• U.S. security clearance eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rust programming language (Embassy framework strongly preferred).

• Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI I2C and UART.

• Experience writing drivers for complex sensors (IMU LIDAR etc).

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!