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May 2027 New Graduate Engineer, GNC & Modeling and Simulation

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 Graduate Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer to support the development of next-generation autonomous defense systems. In this role, you will help design, simulate, test, and integrate algorithms that enable our vehicles to navigate, maneuver, and complete their missions. You will work closely with flight software, avionics, aerodynamics, propulsion, systems, and flight-test teams to take GNC capabilities from early simulation through hardware testing and flight.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Graduating by summer 2027
  • Coursework or project experience in dynamics, controls, estimation, navigation, robotics, or flight mechanics
  • Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, or a similar technical programming language
  • Strong understanding of linear algebra, differential equations, and control-system fundamentals
  • Experience gained through internships, research, academic projects, or student engineering teams
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 Graduate Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer to support the development of next-generation autonomous defense systems. In this role, you will help design, simulate, test, and integrate algorithms that enable our vehicles to navigate, maneuver, and complete their missions.

You will work closely with flight software, avionics, aerodynamics, propulsion, systems, and flight-test teams to take GNC capabilities from early simulation through hardware...

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Guidance, Navigation & Control

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