Firmware Validation Engineer
Mach Industries · Huntington Beach, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
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An engineer-level quality role at Mach Industries (aerospace & defense) in Huntington Beach, CA. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling
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About the role
The Role
Mach Industries is looking for highly motivated engineers to lead firmware validation of all individual vehicle components as well as system level validation. This role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals, deep technical understanding of avionics hardware components and experience in design and execution of validation plans from new product design phase to manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Close collaboration with Firmware Engineers, Avionics Engineers, Manufacturing and Flight Operations to enable high quality firmware releases used in flight test operations and deployed to our customer products.
Design and execution of system level (airframe) and individual component comprehensive test specifications (nominal and fault-injection scenarios).
Develop software in Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulation tests scenarios supporting the test specifications.
Execute SITL and HITL tests and investigate issues identified in the test runs.
Reproduction and investigation of issues found during test flight operations.
Constantly improve the available tooling and bring up new tools that will improve the validation iteration times and will scale to all current and future airframe variants.
Required Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience.
Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals.
Proficiency in Python and C.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of C++.
Experience using NVIDIA Jetson or other embedded GPU based platforms.
Embedded Linux.
ARM based embedded systems.
FW Embedded systems in Defense industry.
FW Embedded drones.
GNC.
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 .
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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.