Mach Industries

GNC Engineer (Controls)

Huntington Beach, CA

Work authorization requiredDetected 83 days ago

PythonC++MATLABCode ReviewGitAccountingCFDDO-178ControlsSimulink

About the role

Founded in 2022, 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
220 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Design control systems within defined architecture and requirements for fixed-wing vehicles
Learn from the controls team, carry your work through design/code reviews to meet roadmap goals and milestones.
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.
Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms.

Deep knowledge of flight dynamics, stability/controllability, and actuator/sensor modeling.
Familiarity with modern C++ for embedded real-time implementations
Familiarity with verification workflows (SIL/HIL), requirements traceability, and safety reviews.
Familiarity with modern software workflows (git, code review, issue tracking) and data/telemetry analysis.

Practical and/or academic experience with modern/MIMO control design (LQR, LQG, LTR), system ID techniques, adaptive control
Experience with energy-based control, autothrottle, sideslip/yaw coordination, and advanced control allocation for over-actuated systems
Experience integrating with PX4 and ROS 2.
Exposure to DO-178C/DO-331/ARP4754A processes or equivalent rigor.
Comfort optimizing for resource-constrained processors and hard real-time constraints (latency/jitter budgets, numerics)
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations 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.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security.

Design and implement control laws accounting for actuator limits, time delays, and sensor noise as part of the controls team
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.
We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

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