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

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer Flight Software (new grad to senior) to join our team developing safety-critical real-time embedded software for aerospace and defense this role you will design develop and implement flight software that powers next-generation autonomous systems working at the intersection of embedded systems real-time computing and aerospace engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and implement real-time safety-critical flight software in C C and Rust for embedded systems within aerospace and defense platforms.

• Engineer highly efficient and reliable embedded software solutions focusing on resource constraints low-level hardware interaction and deterministic behavior.

• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers systems engineers and aerospace specialists to integrate flight software with avionics sensors and control systems.

• Develop and execute rigorous testing methodologies including unit integration and system-level testing in simulation and on actual flight hardware.

• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from requirements analysis and architecture design to coding verification and validation of flight-critical software.

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C and C for embedded systems programming.

• Hands-on experience with embedded systems and/or real-time operating environments including low-level hardware interactions device drivers and complex embedded software architectures.

• Proven experience working with flight software principles hard real-time operating environments and understanding of aerospace concepts hardware interfaces and protocols.

• Understanding of MATLAB and Simulink.

• Strong academic background in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field with a focus on embedded systems and real-time computing (degree not strictly required; demonstrated skills and experience take precedence).

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace background in aerodynamics aircraft concepts or avionics.

• Experience with Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) systems including mission and trajectory planning state estimation and typical control laws (PID LQR etc).

• Experience with computer vision perception or robotics concepts.

• Strong proficiency in Rust for embedded systems programming.

• Game development background particularly console development or low-level systems programming.

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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