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Mach Industries

GNC Engineer, Modeling & Simulation

Huntington Beach, CA$130k–$220kfulltimemidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Mach Industries is on the lookout for a GNC Engineer specialized in Modeling & Simulation to create and maintain high-fidelity aircraft simulation environments. This role requires a strong background in physics-based modeling and software development to ensure precise navigation and control in autonomous systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain flight dynamics and vehicle simulation models.
  • Implement equations of motion using C++ and Python.
  • Collaborate with aerodynamicists to integrate aerodynamic models.
  • Perform system identification and parameter estimation.
  • Build and sustain simulation infrastructure for verification and validation.
  • Create logging frameworks and automated validation tools.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
  • 3+ years in navigation or simulation systems
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Experience with Git and Jira
  • Knowledge of CI/CD strategies
  • Strong software design understanding for simulations

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Equity grants
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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.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience developing flight dynamics models or equations of motion—what software environments have you used and what were the key challenges?
  • Describe a project where you had to integrate aerodynamic data (CFD or wind tunnel) into a simulation model. How did you validate accuracy?
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