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Mach Industries is seeking a Forward Deployed Autonomous Systems Engineer to operate, test, and iterate on autonomous aerial platforms in real-world environments. This is not a traditional aviation or pilot role. Success in this position is defined by technical ownership, system learning, and rapid iteration—not flight hours or formal aviation credentials. You will work hands-on with evolving prototype systems, frequently in the field, embedded with engineering teams to identify failures, validate fixes, and push systems toward operational readiness. This role sits at the boundary between engineering and operations and requires comfort with ambiguity, incomplete systems, and fast feedback loops. This role partners with Flight Test Engineers to translate test objectives and measures of performance into executable system behavior.
Job Responsibility:
Execute flight and ground testing of developmental and production autonomous aerial systems in controlled and field environments
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to plan and execute test activities, identify failures, and drive system improvements
Diagnose and resolve system-level issues spanning hardware, software, communications, and autonomy during testing
Configure, modify, and validate flight control software, autonomy behaviors, and system parameters in support of test objectives
Assess system readiness through pre-flight, post-flight, and health checks, and determine go/no-go conditions for testing
Collect, analyze, and communicate telemetry, logs, and performance data to inform rapid design iteration
Integrate and evaluate new payloads, sensors, and system configurations
Support frequent field testing and demonstration events, operating in austere environments with significant travel
Develop and refine test procedures, safety practices, and operational documentation for experimental systems
Close the loop between field testing and manufacturing by identifying build, assembly, and reliability issues and communicating actionable feedback to manufacturing engineers and technicians
Requirements:
Hands-on experience working with open-source flight control systems such as PX4, Ardupilot, or similar architectures, including configuration and tuning
Experience operating and evaluating prototype or non-certified autonomous systems in test or field environments
Ability to diagnose and resolve system-level issues spanning hardware, software, networking, and autonomy
Familiarity with Linux-based systems, command-line tools, and log/telemetry analysis
Strong ability to learn unfamiliar systems quickly through documentation, experimentation, and collaboration
Willingness to support irregular schedules driven by test readiness, flight windows, and field constraints
Willingness to travel more than 50% of the time
Clear communication skills and disciplined attention to safety in experimental environments
Nice to have:
Prior experience working directly with engineers to validate fixes and implement rapid design changes in the field
2+ years of experience operating or testing autonomous systems in defense, robotics, or advanced commercial environments
Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Background in robotics, autonomy, aerospace systems, or related technical disciplines
Experience supporting field testing at ranges or remote test sites
Experience providing test-driven feedback to manufacturing or production teams on prototype or early-production hardware
What we offer:
Offers Equity
healthcare
dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
funds for continuing education, training, and career growth