Mach Industries is hiring a Software Engineer to develop autonomous defense systems. You will design, build, and optimize mission-critical applications with a focus on real-time performance, reliability, and security. This role demands technical excellence and ownership across the full software stack in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous defense platforms, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security.
- Design and implement efficient, well-tested code in C++, Rust, Python, or C to power real-time systems.
- Architect end-to-end software solutions, from low-level firmware to high-level mission software.
- Work closely with embedded engineers, GNC specialists, and systems engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
- Optimize software for real-time execution, ensuring low-latency operation on embedded platforms and edge computing systems.
- Implement secure coding practices, ensuring software is resilient to cyber threats and meets defense cybersecurity standards.
- Utilize DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing to streamline software development and deployment.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and refine complex software systems, ensuring they meet mission-critical reliability requirements.
- Identify opportunities for optimization and proactively propose solutions that enhance system efficiency and performance.
- Contribute to agile development processes, effectively communicating risks, blockers, and technical challenges to the broader team.
What We're Looking For
- Proficiency in C++, Rust, Python, or C, with the ability to write clean, well-tested, and efficient code.
- Experience implementing a large (>10,000 line) project, from architecture to deployment.
- Strong understanding of real-time software development, embedded systems, and performance optimization.
- Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-iteration environment, often shipping software multiple times per day.
- Strong grasp of the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, deployment, and support.
- Demonstrated extreme ownership and ability to operate autonomously, driving projects to completion with minimal oversight.
- Experience working with low-level hardware interfaces and optimizing software for real-time applications.
- Ability to work on-site in Huntington Beach, CA.
Nice to Have
- Significant experience in Rust, including embedded Rust with Embassy.
- Experience developing software for autonomous systems, robotics, or aerospace applications.
- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, I²C, or real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Familiarity with sensor fusion, state estimation, or GNC systems.
- Experience modeling flight vehicle dynamics in highly integrated cross-disciplinary simulations.
- Strong background in firmware development and testing for embedded systems.
Technical Stack
- C++
- Rust
- Python
- C
- Embassy
Team & Environment
You will work closely with embedded engineers, GNC specialists, and systems engineers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Opportunities for professional development
- Highly competitive equity grants
Compensation is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Huntington Beach, CA.
Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
