Firmware Validation Engineer

Mach Industries; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mach Industries is seeking an engineer to lead firmware validation for autonomous defense platforms in Huntington Beach, California. The role involves collaborating closely with firmware and avionics engineers, designing test specifications, and executing simulation tests for flight operations. A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required alongside proficiency in Python and C. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a dynamic startup environment focused on national security.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Python and C.

Responsibilities

• Close collaboration with Firmware Engineers, Avionics Engineers, Manufacturing and Flight Operations.
• Design and execution of system-level and individual component test specifications.
• Execute SITL and HITL tests and investigate identified issues.

Skills

Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

Embedded Linux

ARM-based embedded systems

Job description

Overview

Mach Industries is a defense technology company focused on next-generation autonomous defense platforms. Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is building scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. We have approximately 220 employees and operate with startup agility and ambition. Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and focus on national security.

The Role

Mach Industries is looking for highly motivated engineers to lead firmware validation of all individual vehicle components as well as system-level validation. This role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals, deep technical understanding of avionics hardware components, and experience in design and execution of validation plans from the new product design phase to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Close collaboration with Firmware Engineers, Avionics Engineers, Manufacturing and Flight Operations to enable high-quality firmware releases used in flight test operations and deployed to our customer products.
• Design and execution of system-level (airframe) and individual component comprehensive test specifications (nominal and fault-injection scenarios).
• Develop software in Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulation test scenarios supporting the test specifications.
• Execute SITL and HITL tests and investigate issues identified in the test runs.
• Reproduction and investigation of issues found during test flight operations.
• Constantly improve the available tooling and bring up new tools that will improve validation iteration times and scale to all current and future airframe variants.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Python and C.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of C++.
• Experience using NVIDIA Jetson or other embedded GPU-based platforms.
• Embedded Linux.
• ARM-based embedded systems.
• FW Embedded systems in Defense industry.
• FW Embedded drones.
• GNC.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including EAR and ITAR. Any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these laws without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Equal Opportunity

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 applicable laws.