Forward Deployed Autonomous Systems Engineer

Mach
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 105,000 - 180,000 annuallyFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Accountability","Technical judgment","Problem communication","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Support the integration, testing, deployment, and operation of autonomous aircraft and supporting systems in dynamic field environments. Configure and operate vehicles and ground equipment, run preflight checkouts, verify mission packouts, troubleshoot avionics/communications/sensors and related systems, and document issues for engineering teams. As you grow, lead mission planning and checklist development, coordinate with ranges/customers, and help deliver flight-readiness feedback that improves product procedures.

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Forward Deployed Autonomous Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Support the integration, testing, deployment, and operation of autonomous aircraft and supporting systems in dynamic field environments. Configure and operate vehicles and ground equipment, run preflight checkouts, verify mission packouts, troubleshoot avionics/communications/sensors and related systems, and document issues for engineering teams. As you grow, lead mission planning and checklist development, coordinate with ranges/customers, and help deliver flight-readiness feedback that improves product procedures.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Configure, inspect, test, and operate autonomous vehicles and supporting equipment according to approved procedures and checklists.
  • •Conduct checkouts and preflight activities; verify mission packouts and maintain accountability for tools, equipment, spares, and support systems.
  • •Perform routine maintenance and field-level troubleshooting; identify, document, and escalate technical issues to engineering teams.
  • •Support mission planning, test preparation, flight tests, and customer demonstrations; contribute to checklists, procedures, and continuous improvements.
  • •Provide actionable feedback from test and field experience; maintain accurate operational records and keep vehicles/support equipment deployment-ready.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 105,000 - 180,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM field (robotics, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, computer science) or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
  • •Fundamental understanding of unmanned aircraft systems, robotics, and integrated electromechanical systems.
  • •Familiarity with flight-control concepts and autopilot ecosystems such as PX4 or ArduPilot.
  • •Experience using ground-control tools like QGroundControl or Mission Planner and basic Linux command-line proficiency.
  • •Ability to troubleshoot hardware at the field level (including electrical troubleshooting/soldering) and interpret/execute technical checklists and procedures.
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Attention to detailAccountabilityTechnical judgmentProblem communicationCross-functional collaboration
Licenses:FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Certifications:FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Tech Stack:PX4ArduPilotQGroundControlMission PlannerLinuxGitPythonC++RustBashArduinoMIMOMesh

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

Mach
Designs and manufactures unmanned systems, tactical engines, and decentralized defense manufacturing infrastructure (Forge) to scale production of autonomous aerial systems and related propulsion for U.S. defense customers and partners.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Valuation: USD 250M to 500M
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Huntington Beach, United States
Founded: 2023
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