Join our innovative team at mach as an FPGA Engineer where you'll design and implement cutting-edge solutions for complex systems. Your expertise will play a crucial role in developing high-performance FPGA architectures that drive our projects forward. Collaborate with a talented group of engineers in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and technical excellence.

Mach Industries develops autonomous defense systems for the United States and allied partners. Founded in 2022, the company has grown to a team of about 220 people, blending startup energy with a focus on scalable, decentralized solutions for national security. The mission centers on building advanced systems that help deter conflict and support global safety. Rapid innovation, modern manufacturing, and adaptability to evolving defense needs shape the company’s approach. Role overview The FPGA Engineer will design, implement, and verify high-performance programmable logic for embedded systems. These systems play a key role in Mach Industries’ autonomous platforms, supporting subsystems such as guidance, communications, and sensor processing. This is a hands-on role based in Huntington Beach. The position involves direct contributions to next-generation military technology within a collaborative, agile team. Key responsibilities Design and develop FPGA-based solutions for embedded systems Implement and verify programmable logic for guidance, communication, and sensor processing Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems Location Huntington Beach

Mach Industries, based in Huntington Beach, develops next-generation autonomous defense platforms. Founded in 2022, the company focuses on scalable and decentralized defense systems that strengthen the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a team of about 220 professionals, Mach Industries combines startup agility with a mission to advance the future of defense technology. The Thermal Engineer will play a key role in designing and optimizing thermal management systems for Mach’s vehicles. This position involves analyzing how heat transfer, thermal loads, and environmental factors affect vehicle performance and structural integrity. Collaboration with teams in propulsion, structural engineering, and aerodynamics is central to integrating thermal solutions that maintain both performance and manufacturability. What you will do Design, analyze, and optimize thermal management systems at both system and component levels for vehicle platforms. Assess the impact of heat transfer and thermal loads on vehicle performance and structure through detailed analysis. Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate effective thermal solutions into vehicle designs. Develop and carry out thermal testing procedures, including thermal cycling, environmental assessments, and failure mode analysis. Provide insights on how different thermal management systems influence overall vehicle performance. Create technical documentation, such as thermal analysis reports, design guidelines, and test reports. Requirements Experience in thermal analysis for aerospace applications, including engines, avionics, or aircraft structures. Strong understanding of heat transfer principles and the effects of thermal loads on avionics and structures. Proficiency with thermal analysis and simulation tools like STAR-CCM+, Icepak, Simscape, or AMESim. Background in thermal testing, validation, and environmental testing methods. Knowledge of designing scalable thermal solutions suitable for mass production. Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working across multiple engineering disciplines.

Join our dynamic team at mach as an Automation Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing and optimizing our automation processes. Your expertise will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that streamline operations and improve efficiency across various projects.

Mach Industries develops autonomous defense platforms and scalable, decentralized systems for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2022, the company combines startup agility with a mission to strengthen global security through advanced manufacturing and rapid product development. Role overview The Firmware Validation Engineer focuses on validating firmware for vehicle components and integrated systems. This position requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering, hands-on experience with avionics hardware, and the ability to design and execute validation plans from early design through manufacturing. What you will do Collaborate with Firmware, Avionics, Manufacturing, and Flight Operations teams to deliver reliable firmware releases for flight testing and customer deployment. Create and execute detailed test specifications for both system-level and component-level validation, covering standard and fault-injection scenarios. Develop software to support Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulations. Run SITL and HITL tests, analyzing and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Reproduce and investigate problems discovered during flight test operations. Enhance existing validation tools and introduce new solutions to accelerate validation cycles and support scalability for current and future airframe models. Location This position is based in Huntington Beach.

About Mach IndustriesEstablished in 2022, Mach Industries is an innovative and rapidly expanding defense technology firm dedicated to creating next-generation autonomous defense platforms. Our mission centers on developing scalable and decentralized defense systems that bolster the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a dynamic workforce of around 220 employees, we embody the agility and ambition of a startup.Our vision is to transform the future of warfare through advanced manufacturing techniques, rapid innovation, and an unwavering commitment to national security. We strive to address the challenges of modern warfare with effective systems designed to deter kinetic conflicts and safeguard global security.The RoleWe are in search of a skilled Integration Engineer to spearhead the integration of Software and Firmware components into Mach’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).The Integration Engineer will play a pivotal role in advancing projects swiftly — monitoring milestones, managing deliverables, and merging the contributions of diverse teams into a unified final product. This position necessitates a hands-on approach, including debugging source code, troubleshooting complex technical issues, proposing innovative solutions, firmware reconfiguration, and testing prototype firmware within UAVs. The Integration Engineer will act as a key liaison among software, hardware, and systems teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.This role uniquely combines engineering expertise with program management skills — encompassing technical depth alongside the communication and planning abilities essential for driving cross-functional integration efforts across flight software, autonomy, ground control, and mission systems.This multidisciplinary position is highly visible and ideal for an engineer who excels in both technical and leadership roles — someone who can delve into code when necessary while guiding teams toward coordinated technical milestones.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to establish systems and subsystems requirements, interfaces, data flows, and how these requirements are executed by the Software and Firmware Engineering teams.Define software/firmware features that support outlined requirements, set timelines for their development, and manage the implementation, validation, and release processes aligned with the company’s overall program milestones.

About the Role mach is hiring a Soft Structures Engineer in Huntington Beach. This role focuses on designing and developing soft structures for a range of applications. The work involves hands-on problem solving and close collaboration with engineers from other disciplines. What You Will Do Design and develop high-performance soft structures Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that meet client requirements Apply attention to detail throughout the design and testing process What We Look For Experience in soft structure design Strong problem-solving skills Ability to collaborate across engineering specialties Detail-oriented approach to engineering challenges

Mach Industries develops autonomous defense platforms for aerospace and national security. Founded in 2022, the company builds scalable, decentralized systems to support the strategic interests of the United States and its allies. With a team of around 220, Mach Industries combines the agility of a startup with a focus on advanced manufacturing and rapid innovation. This Embedded Firmware Engineer role centers on designing and developing firmware for advanced embedded systems, particularly in aerospace and defense contexts. The position requires hands-on experience with embedded software, microcontroller programming, and system integration. The engineer will work closely with Mach's software team and contribute directly to the company's technical achievements. What you will do Software system design: Create firmware to control embedded systems for weaponry applications. Prototyping and testing: Source components, define firmware requirements, integrate systems, and troubleshoot embedded designs to meet performance and quality expectations. Embedded systems controls: Develop control algorithms for movement and operation within weapons platforms. Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate embedded designs into larger projects. Hardware interaction: Partner with hardware engineers to ensure seamless communication between software and hardware. Continuous learning: Keep up with new technologies and methods in embedded systems engineering. Quality assurance: Ensure software designs and integrations meet quality standards and best practices. Location This position is based in Huntington Beach.

Join Mach Industries as a Senior Electrical EngineerMach Industries, established in 2022, is a pioneering defense technology firm committed to advancing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. Our mission centers on delivering scalable and decentralized defense systems that amplify the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a dynamic team of around 220 employees, we embody the spirit of a startup, combining agility with ambition to drive remarkable change in the defense sector.We envision a transformed future of warfare through innovative manufacturing, rapid advancements, and a steadfast dedication to national security. Our focus is on creating lethal systems designed to deter kinetic conflicts while enhancing global safety.Your RoleAs a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping next-generation military technologies. Your expertise will be instrumental in the electrical design, development, and testing of advanced defense systems. This position is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes atmosphere and is keen to employ their electrical engineering skills on impactful projects.Key ResponsibilitiesEmbedded Electronics Design: Design electronic circuit boards featuring MCUs, high-speed communication buses such as USB, Ethernet, and MIPI, along with power distribution, EMI, and ESD circuits.Schematic and Layout PCB Design: Create PCB designs using Altium Designer for flight avionics, guidance systems, communication systems, and power distribution.Rapid Prototype Design and Testing: Quickly develop prototypes utilizing standard and application-specific lab tools, and evaluate designs with standard and specialized test equipment.Documentation: Generate and maintain comprehensive design documentation, CAD drawings, and product specifications for board and system designs.Quality Assurance: Design PCB boards and systems conforming to Mach's and industry quality standards, collaborating with the quality assurance team to ensure compliance with reliability and safety standards.Regulatory Compliance: Work alongside the regulatory team to guarantee all designs and processes adhere to industry, defense, and export control regulations.

Mach Industries, founded in 2022 and based in Huntington Beach, builds autonomous defense platforms with a focus on scalable, decentralized systems. The team of around 220 people combines startup agility with a commitment to rapid innovation and advanced manufacturing. Their mission is to strengthen the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies by developing solutions that address the demands of modern warfare and support global security. Role overview The Composites Design Engineer will design, analyze, and test composite structures for autonomous vehicles. This role centers on developing lightweight, high-performance composite airframes for defense applications. Responsibilities include designing composite components, performing structural analyses, supporting fabrication and testing, and ensuring solutions are suitable for scalable, high-volume production. What you will do Design and develop composite structures for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), taking concepts from initial design through flight testing with a focus on lightweight, high-performance airframes. Oversee composite components throughout the development cycle, including laminate design, structural analysis, fabrication support, and validation testing. Perform structural analyses using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess stiffness, strength, stability, and failure modes. Collaborate with manufacturing and testing teams to translate designs into practical hardware, validating performance through testing. Participate in hands-on fabrication and integration of prototype composite hardware. Support the planning and execution of structural tests, comparing analytical predictions with physical test results. Develop laminate architectures, joints, and structural concepts that balance high performance with repeatability and scalability for large-scale production.

Join mach as a Principal IT Systems Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology infrastructure. You will leverage your expertise in systems engineering to design, implement, and optimize complex IT systems that drive efficiency and innovation.

Archer Aviation is a pioneering aerospace company headquartered in San Jose, California, dedicated to revolutionizing air travel with our all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Our mission is to enhance the accessibility and sustainability of air mobility, ultimately contributing to a greener future. Our innovative aircraft is designed to accommodate four passengers and operates with minimal noise, setting new standards in the aviation industry.At Archer, we embrace challenges and strive for excellence. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters creativity and enhances problem-solving capabilities, driving us toward collective success. Our commitment to building an inclusive and equitable workplace ensures that every team member’s unique background and perspective are valued and celebrated.

Mach Industries, founded in 2022, develops autonomous defense systems with a focus on scalable and decentralized solutions. The company’s mission centers on strengthening the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a team of around 220, Mach Industries blends the agility of a startup with a commitment to national security. The company emphasizes rapid manufacturing and technical innovation, aiming to support global safety and deter kinetic conflicts through advanced systems. The team addresses the evolving challenges of modern warfare by building solutions that adapt to changing defense needs. Role overview The Firmware Integration Engineer, based in Huntington Beach, leads the integration of software and firmware for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This position combines hands-on engineering with elements of program management, requiring technical expertise and strong coordination skills across multiple teams. What you will do Integrate software and firmware components for UAV platforms Oversee project milestones and manage deliverables Coordinate inputs from software, hardware, and systems teams to build unified products Debug source code and troubleshoot complex technical issues Propose and implement solutions to integration challenges Reconfigure and test prototype firmware within UAVs Facilitate collaboration between engineering disciplines Who thrives here This role suits engineers who enjoy moving between technical problem-solving and guiding collaborative efforts. Success comes from being hands-on with both code and hardware, while also helping drive projects forward and supporting teams in achieving shared technical goals.

Mach Industries, founded in 2022 and based in Huntington Beach, develops autonomous defense platforms for the United States and allied partners. The company brings together a team of about 220 people, blending startup adaptability with a focus on scalable, decentralized defense systems. Its mission is to advance national security through rapid innovation and advanced manufacturing. Role overview The Soft Structures Engineer will take a leading role in designing and developing lighter-than-air (LTA) platforms. This position guides vehicle architecture, oversees structural integrity, selects materials, and manages pressure dynamics for balloon-based systems. The work covers the full product lifecycle, from early concepts through to flight-ready hardware. Hands-on problem-solving with soft materials, high-performance fabrics, and pressurized systems is a key part of the job. What you will do Design balloon envelopes, including geometry, material selection, and structural layout. Analyze both pressurized and unpressurized systems for stress, creep, fatigue, and potential failure. Ensure designs are suitable for manufacturing, addressing seaming, patterning, joining, and production methods. Plan and carry out ground and flight testing to validate models and enable rapid iteration. Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing teams to integrate envelope systems into complete vehicles. Develop internal tools and frameworks for simulation, sizing, and performance prediction. Drive development cycles from prototype through deployment, supporting fast progress from design to field use.

Join mach as a Lead EHS & Facilities Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing environmental health and safety standards while overseeing facilities operations. This position offers you the chance to lead initiatives that support a sustainable and safe working environment.

Archer Aviation Inc. is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, based in San Jose, California, dedicated to developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Our mission is to enhance sustainable air mobility, crafting an aircraft that can transport four passengers while ensuring minimal noise pollution.We believe in setting ambitious goals and tackling challenging problems, recognizing that a diverse workforce fuels our intelligence and insights. Archer is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment that celebrates the unique contributions of every team member.The Regional Safety Engineer will deliver proactive safety and environmental support at Archer's Huntington Beach composites manufacturing facility and Hawthorne Airport flight operations. This role will oversee the daily execution of Archer’s Safety and Environmental Services programs in the region, focusing on high-hazard equipment such as autoclaves, pressure vessels, and CNC machinery, while collaborating closely with site leadership, maintenance, facilities, and flight operations to mitigate risks and ensure operational schedules are met.

About Mach IndustriesEstablished in 2022, Mach Industries is a pioneering defense technology firm dedicated to the advancement of next-generation autonomous defense platforms. Our mission is centered on delivering scalable and decentralized defense systems that bolster the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a dynamic team of around 220 professionals, we embody the agility and ambition of a startup.Our vision is to transform the future of warfare through innovative manufacturing processes, rapid deployment of technology, and a steadfast commitment to national security. We are resolute in addressing the challenges of modern warfare with systems designed to deter kinetic conflict and safeguard global security.The RoleMach Industries is on the lookout for a talented Vehicle Configuration Design Engineer to spearhead the configuration development of cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in support of our advanced defense initiatives. This position involves taking high-performance airframes from initial mission requirements to flight-ready prototypes. The role demands technical precision, design leadership, and a comprehensive understanding of aerospace engineering across various disciplines.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of UAS vehicle configurations at both the conceptual and preliminary design stages, ensuring integration of inputs across all engineering disciplines.Take ownership of creating CAD models and engineering drawings for the overall vehicle, including the outer mold line (OML).Conduct cross-disciplinary trade studies to optimize weight, performance, modularity, and manufacturability.Collaborate with engineering, flight test, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to assess and implement design modifications.Effectively present trade studies, risks, and solutions to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Mach Industries develops autonomous defense systems designed to meet the demands of modern warfare. Founded in 2022, the company operates with the agility of a startup and a team of about 220 people. Its mission centers on scalable, decentralized solutions that strengthen the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. The organization prioritizes national security and aims to deter conflict while supporting global stability through rapid innovation and advanced manufacturing. Role overview The Autonomy and Robotics Software Engineer will help build an AI-powered autonomy stack for environments where GNSS and other sensor data may be unreliable or missing. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying software systems for perception, localization, navigation, planning, and mission autonomy across several product lines. What you will do Design and implement software for autonomous systems, focusing on perception, localization, navigation, planning, and mission autonomy Develop solutions that work in challenging, sensor-limited environments Apply technical expertise to transition prototypes into operational systems Who thrives here Engineers with deep skills in areas like estimation, perception, machine learning, embedded systems, or planning tend to succeed in this position. Comfort working across related domains is important, as team members contribute directly to advancing the autonomy stack and moving concepts from prototype to deployment. Location This position is based in Huntington Beach.

Mach Industries develops autonomous defense platforms built for scalability and decentralization. Founded in 2022, the company supports the strategic needs of the United States and its allies. With a team of roughly 220, Mach Industries blends the agility of a startup with a strong focus on national security. The company advances manufacturing methods to accelerate innovation and aims to deter kinetic conflict through new defense systems. Role overview The Autonomy and Robotics Software Engineer creates and deploys AI-driven autonomy stacks for use in contested or unreliable environments, where GNSS and other sensors may not be available. This role involves designing, developing, and fielding software that improves perception, localization, navigation, planning, and mission autonomy across Mach Industries’ product lines. What you will do Design and implement software systems that enable autonomy in difficult or unpredictable settings Develop capabilities in perception, localization, navigation, planning, and mission autonomy Transform prototypes into operational systems ready for field deployment Who thrives here Engineers with deep technical expertise in areas like estimation, perception, machine learning, embedded systems, or planning are a strong fit. Success in this role also comes from working comfortably across related domains, showing curiosity, and driving ideas from concept through deployment. Location Huntington Beach