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 Forward Deployed Autonomous Systems Engineer (FDASE) to support the integration, testing, deployment, and operation of autonomous aircraft and their supporting systems. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, troubleshooting complex systems, and operating in dynamic field environments.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in robotics, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or another relevant STEM discipline, or equivalent hands-on technical experience
- Fundamental understanding of unmanned aircraft systems, robotics, or other integrated electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with flight-control concepts and common autopilot ecosystems such as PX4 or ArduPilot
- Experience using a ground-control application such as QGroundControl or Mission Planner
- Basic Linux command-line proficiency
- Basic networking and radio-frequency fundamentals
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 Forward Deployed Autonomous Systems Engineer (FDASE) to support the integration, testing, deployment, and operation of autonomous aircraft and their supporting systems. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, troubleshooting complex systems, and operating in dynamic field environments.
You will work across avionics, communications, flight controls, sensors, ground-control systems, and support equipment to...
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