Mach Industries
Forward Deployed Autonomous Systems Engineer
About this role
Mach Industries is looking for a Forward Deployed Autonomous Systems Engineer to test and improve next-gen autonomous aerial platforms in real-world settings. The role involves hands-on collaboration with engineering teams to troubleshoot and iterate on systems while ensuring operational readiness.
What you'll do
- Conduct flight and ground testing of autonomous systems
- Work with engineers to identify and resolve system failures
- Diagnose hardware, software, and communication issues
- Modify and validate flight control software and system parameters
- Evaluate system readiness and assess go/no-go conditions
- Analyze telemetry data to support design iteration
What they're looking for
- Experience with open-source flight control systems
- Ability to operate and evaluate prototype autonomous systems
- Strong problem-solving skills in system-level issues
- Familiarity with Linux and telemetry analysis
- Quick learner with technical documentation
- Clear communication and safety awareness
- Willingness to travel extensively
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Mach Industries
Mach Industries is a defense technology startup developing autonomous defense systems and advanced propulsion technologies requiring precision manufacturing at scale. The company is hiring engineers across manufacturing (CNC tooling, automation), propulsion (controls), thermal management, and software to build mission-critical systems.
View all jobs at Mach IndustriesLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a time you configured or tuned an open-source flight control system like PX4 or Ardupilot. What parameters did you adjust and why?
- Describe your experience operating prototype or non-certified autonomous systems in test environments. What kinds of failures did you encounter and how did you diagnose them?