Firmware Validation Engineer

- Close collaboration with Firmware Engineers, Avionics Engineers, Manufacturing and Flight Operations to enable high quality firmware releases used in flight test operations and deployed to our customer products.

- Design and execution of system level (airframe) and individual component comprehensive test specifications (nominal and fault-injection scenarios).

- Develop software in Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulation tests scenarios supporting the test specifications.

- Execute SITL and HITL tests and investigate issues identified in the test runs.

- Reproduction and investigation of issues found during test flight operations.

- Constantly improve the available tooling and bring up new tools that will improve the validation iteration times and will scale to all current and future airframe variants.

- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience.

- Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals.

- Proficiency in Python and C.

- Knowledge of C++.

- Experience using NVIDIA Jetson or other embedded GPU based platforms.

- Embedded Linux.

- ARM based embedded systems.

- FW Embedded systems in Defense industry.

- FW Embedded drones.

- GNC.

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.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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.

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.

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