New Grad Software Engineer (Huntington Beach)

About Mach Industries

Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. Our mission is to deliver scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With about 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 a 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 looking for a New Graduate Software Engineer to develop software for next-generation autonomous defense systems. Depending on your experience and interests, you may contribute to embedded software, firmware, flight software, autonomy, simulation, developer infrastructure, or mission applications.

You will work with engineers across avionics, GNC, systems, test, and hardware to build, integrate, and deploy reliable software on real-world platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, learning across disciplines, and taking ownership of software from development through testing and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous aircraft, missiles, propulsion systems, and related defense platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code in C, C++, Rust, Python, or similar languages.
• Contribute to areas such as embedded software, firmware, flight software, autonomy, simulation, mission applications, and developer infrastructure.
• Collaborate with avionics, GNC, systems, test, and mechanical engineers to support hardware-software integration.
• Build tools, automated tests, and simulation environments that accelerate software development and system validation.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software and hardware-software interactions.
• Optimize software for performance, latency, reliability, memory usage, and computational efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, technical documentation, and continuous integration processes.
• Support system integration, ground testing, flight testing, and field operations.
• Identify technical risks and proactively develop solutions that improve system performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• Graduating with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree by summer 2027.
• Software development experience from internships, research, academic projects, student teams, open-source contributions, or professional roles.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as C, C++, Rust, or Python.
• Experience designing, building, testing, and debugging a meaningful software project.
• Understanding of core computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, software architecture, and version control.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines in a fast-paced, hardware-focused environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Huntington Beach, California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems, firmware, microcontrollers, or real-time operating systems.
• Familiarity with Linux, networking, multithreading, concurrency, or distributed systems.
• Experience with low-level hardware interfaces, device drivers, bootloaders, or board bring-up.
• Experience with Rust, including embedded Rust or Embassy.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace systems, or unmanned vehicles.
• Experience with simulation, software-in-the-loop testing, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Familiarity with sensor integration, state estimation, autonomy, or GNC systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, containers, or DevOps tools.
• Participation in technical student teams such as robotics, rocketry, Formula SAE, Design/Build/Fly, UAV, CubeSat, or autonomous vehicle organizations.

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 (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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Compensation Philosophy

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

Key elements include competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, equity participation, benefit packages (healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, PTO), professional development funds, and transparency about compensation tiers.

Data Privacy

To view Mach Industries candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://machindustries.com/privacy-policy.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Offers may be conditioned on authorization to receive controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

The salary range is an estimate based on various compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual offers may vary based on experience, education, skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers. Mach offers health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.