Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Radar & DSP
Senior embedded software engineer building radar and DSP software for RF sensing on Mach Industries' autonomous counter-UAV defense platforms. The work spans prototyping to embedded deployment of low-latency signal processing algorithms, hardware-software integration, and debugging mission-critical systems in C++/C/Python, on-site in Huntington Beach, CA.
- Compensation
- $165K–$220K / yr
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering or RF/radar engineering
- Proficiency in C++, Python, or C with clean, well-tested, efficient code
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-iteration environment delivering frequent software updates
- Strong grasp of full software development life cycle (design, development, deployment, support)
- Able to work on-site in Huntington Beach, CA
- ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (or eligible for required State Department authorizations)
Nice to have
- Hands-on machine learning experience including model development, evaluation, and deployment
- Background in Radar or Wireless Communications L1/PHY/RF
- Experience with multi-core/multi-processor development
- Experience with fixed or floating point math and implementing FFTs and filters
- Strong foundation in supervised and unsupervised learning for clustering, classification, and anomaly detection in signal processing
- Experience making solo contributions to radar software projects
- Skilled in performance optimization, real-time constraints, and hardware-software co-design on embedded platforms
- Leadership experience in technical teams driving high-performance radar solutions for defense applications
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
The Sr Embedded Software Engineer - Radar & DSP will play a key role in developing advanced RF sensing capabilities for Mach’s autonomous defense platforms. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing radar software across the full development lifecycle; from algorithm prototyping to embedded deployment. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance, low-latency radar systems that meet mission-critical requirements. Success in this role requires strong technical execution, adaptability, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, test, and implement radar software for RF sensing technologies ensuring high performance and reliability.
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Build next generation counter UAV systems through hands on application of radar defense systems to defend human lives, critical infrastructure, and high value assets for the United States and its allies
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Design and implement efficient, well-tested code in C++, Python or C.
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Work closely with other engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
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Develop and maintain signal processing algorithms tailored for RF sensing systems, ensuring real-time performance and low-latency responses in dynamic environments.
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Actively participate in agile workflows, providing clear visibility into technical risks, development blockers, and engineering trade-offs to support informed decision-making across the team.
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Troubleshoot, debug, and refine complex software systems, with a focus on maintaining the performance, stability, and robustness required for mission-critical reliability requirements.
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in software engineering or RF/radar engineering.