May 2027 New Graduate Engineer, Software

Mach Industries is a defense technology company developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The New Graduate Software Engineer will develop, test, integrate, and deploy software for autonomous aircraft, missiles, propulsion systems, and related defense platforms across areas such as embedded software, firmware, autonomy, simulation, and mission applications.

What you'll do:

• 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 one or more technical areas, including 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

What they're looking for:

• 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 gained through 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits:

• Performance-based bonuses tied to individual and company performance
• Stock options or equity for employees
• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Funds for continuing education, training, and career growth
• Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Opportunities for professional development