December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Software / GNC

The Role

Mach Industries is seeking a New Grad Software Engineer to join our team in developing the software that powers our autonomous defense systems. You will design, build, and optimize mission-critical software, working across real-time systems, embedded platforms, and autonomy applications. This role demands strong technical fundamentals, adaptability, and ownership, as you will work closely with engineers across software, GNC, embedded systems, and hardware to build and deploy high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous defense platforms, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Design and implement clean, efficient, and well-tested code in C++, Rust, Python, or C.
• Develop software across the stack, from low-level embedded software and firmware to higher-level autonomy and mission applications.
• Work closely with GNC, embedded, systems, and hardware engineers to integrate software with complex electromechanical systems.
• Optimize software for real-time execution, low-latency performance, and resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Build simulation, testing, and development infrastructure to accelerate software development and validate system performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software and hardware-software integration issues.
• Develop automated tests and contribute to CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality and development velocity.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions as systems evolve.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and developer productivity, and drive solutions from concept through implementation.
• Communicate technical challenges, risks, and tradeoffs clearly across a highly cross-functional engineering team.

Required Qualifications

• Experience implementing a substantial software project, such as a capstone, research project, internship project, student design team, or personal project.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Graduating with a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD by end of December 2026 or January 2027
• Proficiency in C++, Rust, Python, or C, with the ability to write clean, well-tested, and efficient code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software for autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, or other complex electromechanical systems..
• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or RTOS environments.
• Familiarity with GNC, controls, state estimation, sensor fusion, or robotics.
• Experience building simulation environments or software-in-the-loop / hardware-in-the-loop testing infrastructure.
• Experience working with sensors, actuators, communication interfaces, or other hardware interfaces.
• Familiarity with Linux, networking, concurrency, or distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and software development infrastructure.
• Experience working on rocketry, UAVs, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other student engineering projects.

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.