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December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Software / GNC

Mach Industries · Huntington Beach, California, United States · On-site

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About Mach Industries

Mach Industries is building faster, smarter defense infrastructure for the modern era. Backed by Khosla and Sequoia.

About the role

Mach Industries is seeking a New Grad Software Engineer to join our team in developing the software that powers our autonomous defense systems. You will design, build, and optimize mission-critical software , working across real-time systems, embedded platforms, and autonomy applications.

What they're looking for

  • Experience implementing a substantial software project, such as a capstone, research project, internship project, student design team, or personal project
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD by end of December 2026 or January 2027
  • Proficiency in C++, Rust, Python, or C, with the ability to write clean, well-tested, and efficient code
  • Experience developing software for autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, or other complex electromechanical systems
  • Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or RTOS environments
More about this role

Founded in 2023, 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 350 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.

Mach Industries is seeking a New Grad Software Engineer to join our team in developing the software that powers our autonomous defense systems. You will design, build, and optimize mission-critical software , working across real-time systems, embedded platforms, and autonomy applications. This role demands strong technical fundamentals, adaptability, and ownership , as you will work closely with engineers across software, GNC, embedded systems, and hardware to build and deploy...

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