Dec 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Electrical / Avionics

The Role

Mach Industries is seeking a New Graduate Electrical & Avionics Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical systems for next-generation autonomous defense platforms. In this role, you will work across circuit-board design, avionics, power distribution, communications, vehicle harnessing, and hardware testing to take systems from early prototypes through flight-ready production hardware.

You will collaborate closely with mechanical, software, systems, manufacturing, and test engineers to rapidly build, troubleshoot, and validate reliable electrical systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who wants broad technical ownership, learns quickly, and is excited to build critical hardware in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and avionics systems for autonomous aircraft, missiles, propulsion systems, and related defense platforms.
• Support schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, stack-up design, and board bring-up.
• Design circuits incorporating microcontrollers, high- and low-speed communication buses, analog and digital interfaces, sensors, power distribution, EMI protection, and ESD protection.
• Develop flight avionics, guidance and control electronics, communications systems, power electronics, and supporting test hardware.
• Design and integrate vehicle wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, actuators, and electrical interfaces.
• Build prototypes and conduct bench-level, subsystem, and vehicle-level testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, and other laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware, identify root causes, and implement design or process improvements.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, environmental testing, system integration, and flight or field-test activities.
• Develop and maintain schematics, drawings, bills of materials, test procedures, design documentation, and product specifications.
• Partner with mechanical, software, systems, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure electrical components integrate successfully into the overall vehicle.
• Work alongside manufacturing and quality teams to transition designs from prototype builds into reliable, repeatable production.
• Ensure designs meet applicable performance, reliability, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Graduating by December 2026
• Electrical or avionics experience gained through internships, research, academic projects, student competition teams, or professional roles.
• Foundational understanding of analog and digital electronics, circuit design, power systems, and electrical interfaces.
• Experience with schematic capture or PCB design software such as Altium Designer, Cadence, KiCad, or an equivalent tool.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, debugging, or integrating electrical hardware.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines in a fast-paced, hardware-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, assembling, or testing printed circuit boards.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, sensors, actuators, communications buses, or power-distribution systems.
• Familiarity with common communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, or MIPI.
• Experience with vehicle harnessing, connector selection, wiring diagrams, or electrical system integration.
• Participation in technical organizations or student teams such as Formula SAE, Design/Build/Fly, rocketry, robotics, UAV, CubeSat, or autonomous vehicle teams.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, or other electrical test equipment.
• Familiarity with high-speed digital design, signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, grounding, and circuit protection.
• Exposure to embedded programming in C, C++, Python, or a related language.
• Familiarity with environmental testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or flight-system testing.
• Understanding of design for manufacturability, reliability, and testability.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements or other aerospace and defense industry standards.

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.

Pay and benefits

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

Key Elements of Our Compensation Philosophy

• Competitive Salaries: We continuously research market rates to ensure our salaries are competitive with those in our industry and geographic location.
• Performance-Based Incentives: Our bonus structure is tied to both individual and company performance, creating a win-win scenario that motivates our team members to excel.
• Equity Participation: We offer stock options or equity to employees, ensuring that you share in the success and growth of the company.
• Benefit Packages: Our benefits include healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off, because we understand that your well-being extends beyond the office.
• Professional Development: We allocate funds for continuing education, training, and career growth.
• Transparency: We are committed to openness about our compensation tiers and how decisions are made, ensuring trust and mutual respect.

By joining Mach, you're not just accepting a job-you're becoming a key part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Together, we aim to create a rewarding environment that sets the stage for long-term success.

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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). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach's total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.