Mach Industries · 3 months ago
Unmanned Systems Engineer
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The Autonomous Systems Engineer plays a central role in designing, building, and validating prototype systems for UAS platforms, requiring deep technical mastery of aircraft architecture and integration of various subsystems.
Drone ManagementIndustrialInfrastructureManufacturingNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and build prototype UAS platforms for early-stage development
Perform integration of autonomy software, avionics, and communications subsystems in a laboratory setting
Author and maintain system checklists for prototype assembly, lab testing, and validation procedures
Develop and operate ground station tools using QGroundControl for prototype monitoring and data collection
Conduct tuning, calibration, and validation of UAS platforms prior to field trials
Interface directly with hardware and software teams to diagnose and resolve integration issues
Own the execution and documentation of prototype acceptance tests and performance results
Analyze and interpret system logs and telemetry to identify design gaps and performance trends
Train and support other engineering team members on prototyping best practices, tools, and expected system behavior
Support cross-functional prototype test campaigns and iterate on design feedback loops
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience working with autonomous systems, UAS platforms, or aerospace systems in a prototype or R&D context
Mastery of QGroundControl and experience configuring and tuning UAS via PX4 or Ardupilot in lab environments
Strong understanding of avionics hardware, RF systems, and networking fundamentals for system integration
Demonstrated ability to debug complex systems in dynamic, iterative engineering environments
Experience creating and maintaining prototype test procedures and technical documentation
Ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams for iterative design reviews and rapid prototyping
Preferred
Experience with C++ or Python in the context of autonomous systems development
Familiarity with MAVLink, ROS2, and onboard compute platforms (NVIDIA Jetson, etc.)
Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation and automated test benches
Prior experience driving prototype development cycles from concept to functional demonstration
Holds or has held a security clearance
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.
51-200 employees
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
Leadership Team
Ethan Thornton
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