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

Mach Industries is seeking a New Graduate Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer to support the development of next-generation autonomous defense systems. In this role, you will help design, simulate, test, and integrate algorithms that enable our vehicles to navigate, maneuver, and complete their missions.

You will work closely with flight software, avionics, aerodynamics, propulsion, systems, and flight-test teams to take GNC capabilities from early simulation through hardware testing and flight.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and test guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for autonomous aircraft and missile systems.
Build simulations and models to evaluate vehicle dynamics and system performance.
Support the development of flight-control laws, guidance algorithms, navigation filters, and state-estimation methods.
Analyze flight and test data to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, ground, and flight testing.
Integrate GNC algorithms with flight software, sensors, actuators, avionics, and propulsion systems.
Perform Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analyses across different operating conditions.
Document algorithms, simulation results, test procedures, and technical findings.
Troubleshoot system-level issues alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Graduating by summer 2027
Coursework or project experience in dynamics, controls, estimation, navigation, robotics, or flight mechanics.
Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, or a similar technical programming language.
Strong understanding of linear algebra, differential equations, and control-system fundamentals.
Experience gained through internships, research, academic projects, or student engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with flight-control design, trajectory optimization, sensor fusion, or state estimation.
Familiarity with Kalman filters, PID control, optimal control, or nonlinear control methods.
Experience developing six-degree-of-freedom vehicle simulations.
Exposure to inertial measurement units, GPS, actuators, or other flight-system hardware.
Experience with software-in-the-loop or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Participation in rocketry, UAV, robotics, Design/Build/Fly, Formula SAE, or similar technical teams.
Familiarity with Git, Linux, and modern software-development practices.
Experience analyzing ground-test or flight-test data.

Additional Requirements

Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Engineer

$130,000—$135,000 USD

At Mach, we believe that compensation is more than just a paycheck. It's a comprehensive package designed to reward the time, skills, and expertise you bring to our team. We are committed to offering competitive compensation that is equitable, transparent, and aligned with market trends.