GNC Engineer, Controls

Mach-Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, California, is seeking engineers to join the controls team. You will own your piece of the aircraft design, implementation, and validation of flight-critical control laws for fixed-wing aircraft, from takeoff to landing.

The role focuses on designing control systems within architecture, accounting for actuator limits, time delays, and sensor noise, delivering robust performance across the full envelope.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems within defined architecture and requirements for fixed-wing vehicles
• Design and implement control laws accounting for actuator limits, time delays, and sensor noise as part of the controls team

Skills

Control design

Flight control

Job description

Huntington Beach, California, United States

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

Support control design and evaluation for Mach's fixed-wing aircraft. You'll own your piece of the aircraft design, implementation, and validation of flight-critical control laws- spanning takeoff to landing- delivering robust performance across the full envelope.

Key Responsibilities

Design control systems within defined architecture and requirements for fixed-wing vehicles

Design and implement control laws accounting for actuator limits, time delays, and sensor noise as part of the controls team