Principal Forward Deployable Autonomous Systems Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior technical individual contributor responsible for developing, executing, and continuously improving the operational employment of autonomous defense platforms.

Role type

Principal Forward Deployable Autonomous Systems Engineer (FDASE)

Builds

Scalable, decentralized defense systems for the US and its allies

Domain

Defense technology / Autonomous systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Autonomous system development, system integration, mission planning, embedded systems, networking, operational analysis, multidisciplinary problem solving

Preferred skills

PX4/ArduPilot experience, Linux/embedded computing, telemetry analysis, mission planning tools, range organization experience

Technologies

PX4, ArduPilot, Linux, embedded computing, telemetry analysis

Responsibilities

Lead technical execution of developmental testing, customer demonstrations, and deployed missions; Integrate autonomy software, communications, payloads, sensors, and ground systems; Resolve multidisciplinary technical issues during testing and deployment; Represent the organization during military exercises and operations

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC

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About mach

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, ple