Field-Ready Autonomous Aerial Systems Engineer

Mach Industries; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

A cutting-edge defense technology company is seeking a Forward Deployed Autonomous Systems Engineer to conduct hands-on testing of autonomous aerial platforms. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with open-source flight control systems, be able to diagnose complex issues, and be willing to travel frequently. This role emphasizes technical ownership and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure operational readiness. The company's mission is to innovate in defense technology and enhance national security.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with open-source flight control systems like PX4 or Ardupilot.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues spanning hardware and software.
• Willingness to travel over 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Execute flight and ground testing of autonomous aerial systems.
• Collaborate with engineering to plan and execute test activities.
• Collect and analyze telemetry and performance data.

Skills

Open-source flight control systems

Diagnosing system-level issues

Linux-based systems

Clear communication skills

Tools

PX4

Ardupilot

Job description

A cutting-edge defense technology company is seeking a Forward Deployed Autonomous Systems Engineer to conduct hands-on testing of autonomous aerial platforms. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with open-source flight control systems, be able to diagnose complex issues, and be willing to travel frequently. This role emphasizes technical ownership and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure operational readiness. The company's mission is to innovate in defense technology and enhance national security.