Flight Software Engineer
Designs, develops, and implements safety-critical, real-time embedded flight software in C, C++, and Rust for autonomous aerospace and defense platforms. Day-to-day involves low-level hardware interaction, integration with avionics and sensors, and unit/integration/system testing in simulation and on flight hardware.
- Compensation
- $125K–$220K / yr
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems programming
- Hands-on experience with embedded systems and/or real-time operating environments, including low-level hardware interactions, device drivers, and complex embedded software architectures
- Proven experience with flight software principles, hard real-time operating environments, and aerospace concepts, hardware interfaces, and protocols
- Understanding of MATLAB and Simulink
- Strong academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field focused on embedded systems and real-time computing (degree not strictly required)
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations
Nice to have
- Aerospace background in aerodynamics, aircraft concepts, or avionics
- Experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems, including mission/trajectory planning, state estimation, and control laws (PID, LQR)
- Experience with computer vision, perception, or robotics concepts
- Strong proficiency in Rust for embedded systems programming
- Game development background, particularly console development or low-level systems programming
Full description
About Mach Industries
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.
The Role
We are seeking a talented Software Engineer, Flight Software (new grad to senior) to join our team developing safety-critical, real-time embedded software for aerospace and defense platforms. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement flight software that powers next-generation autonomous systems, working at the intersection of embedded systems, real-time computing, and aerospace engineering.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and implement real-time, safety-critical flight software in C, C++, and Rust for embedded systems within aerospace and defense platforms.
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Engineer highly efficient and reliable embedded software solutions, focusing on resource constraints, low-level hardware interaction, and deterministic behavior.
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Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and aerospace specialists to integrate flight software with avionics, sensors, and control systems.
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Develop and execute rigorous testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing in simulation and on actual flight hardware.
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Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture design to coding, verification, and validation of flight-critical software.
Required Qualifications
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Strong proficiency in C, and C++ for embedded systems programming.
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Hands-on experience with embedded systems and/or real-time operating environments, including low-level hardware interactions, device drivers, and complex embedded software architectures.
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Proven experience working with flight software principles, hard real-time operating environments, and understanding of aerospace concepts, hardware interfaces, and protocols.
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Understanding of MATLAB and Simulink.