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Salary: USD 120,000 - 155,000 / annual
Mach Industries, founded in 2023, is a rapidly growing defense technology company with ~350 employees focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. This role sits at the heart of vehicle development, bridging guidance/navigation/control (GNC), software, mechanical, and thermal disciplines to create unified platforms with required defense capabilities.
As an Avionics Integration Engineer, you will own the development and integration of avionics systems that connect and enable every other vehicle subsystem. You'll define and maintain avionics functionality across vehicle iterations, develop high-level block diagrams representing system functions and interfaces, and collaborate closely with vehicle teams to define electrical and system requirements. Key responsibilities include designing and providing technical support for iron-birds, prototypes, and special projects; troubleshooting avionics systems in both hardware and software; integrating and testing new systems, sensors, and subsystems with current avionics into new vehicle prototypes; designing post-integration configurations and checks; creating processes and procedures for avionics work; and running tradeoffs across different systems, subsystems, and components.
This is a uniquely challenging role that balances diverse technical demands focused on electronics and software, integrating complex systems, and ensuring every component works together seamlessly to deliver cutting-edge unmanned capabilities. You'll be expected to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- 1–4 years of experience with unmanned aerial systems (fixed-wing and jet-powered vehicles preferred)
- Basic understanding of PX4 and Ardupilot development concepts
- Experience with QGroundControl and Mission Planner (configuration, calibration, mission planning)
- Understanding of Pixhawk standard, MAVLink, sensor types, and their use in unmanned systems
- Knowledge of RF systems, software-defined radios, configuration, and basic comms troubleshooting
- Network analysis skills: Wireshark, iperf3, general IP networking diagnostics
- Fundamental electronics: power systems, communication protocols, schematics, PCB-level debugging, Altium experience
- Lab tools proficiency: oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, multimeter, soldering, power supply and load testing
- Linux environment and GitHub experience
- CAD for prototyping (any platform)
- System architecture and visualization (Lucidchart or drawIO preferred)
- Clear technical writing and version-controlled documentation
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Passion for aviation, unmanned systems, and related technologies
- ITAR eligibility: must be U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State
Preferred:
- Custom firmware modifications, driver implementation, simulation, and system integration with PX4/Ardupilot
- Advanced QGroundControl and Mission Planner configuration and full-vehicle operational testing
- Advanced understanding of Pixhawk, MAVLink, UORB, ROS2 integration, EKF, visual navigation, multivehicle configuration, autonomous systems, and defense UAS capabilities
- RF systems expertise: software-defined radios, MIMO, interference avoidance, encryption
- Python, C++, Arduino, and practical Linux experience
- CAD experience with NX and Teamcenter
