Mach Industries · 1 day ago
Firmware Engineer
Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The Firmware Engineer will play a pivotal role in developing embedded systems, focusing on firmware development and system integration for aerospace vehicles.
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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 cross-functional 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's 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
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems
Solid fundamentals of the entire software development life-cycle, 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 on-site in Huntington Beach, CA
U.S. security clearance eligibility
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Opportunities for professional development
Company
Mach Industries
Mach Industries is a defense manufacturing company that develops unmanned systems and defense infrastructure.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$184.7MKey Investors
BedrockSequoia Capital
2025-06-17Series B· $100M
2023-10-04Series A· $79M
2023-06-15Seed· $5.7M
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