Principal Forward Deployable Autonomous Systems Engineer at Mach · LumiJobs
senior
$200k–$240k
H1B: no
Mach Principal Forward Deployable Autonomous Systems Engineer at Mach responsible for developing and improving operational employment of autonomous systems. Leads technical execution of testing, demonstrations, and deployed missions.
Responsibilities
The Principal Forward Deployable Autonomous Systems Engineer (FDASE) is the senior technical individual contributor responsible for developing, executing, and continuously improving the operational employment of Mach’s autonomous systems.
Unlike a traditional UAS operator or field service engineer, the Principal FDASE is expected to improve how Mach develops, deploys, and employs autonomous systems. Success is measured by the maturity, reliability, and repeatability of the organization’s operational engineering capability, as well as the technical credibility established with customers and government partners.
Lead technical execution of developmental testing, customer demonstrations, operational evaluations, and deployed missions
Ensure that systems, personnel, support equipment, and operational plans are prepared to safely accomplish mission objectives. This includes balancing engineering requirements with field realities while maintaining disciplined execution under compressed timelines
Develop executable mission concepts that integrate engineering objectives with operational constraints, customer requirements, logistics, and safety considerations
Own integration of autonomy software, communications, payloads, sensors, ground systems, and operational workflows necessary to conduct missions safely and efficiently
Serve as the technical integrator responsible for ensuring individual subsystems operate as a cohesive operational capability
Resolve multidisciplinary technical issues encountered during testing and deployment
Apply sound engineering judgment to rapidly diagnose and resolve problems spanning hardware, software, networking, autonomy, instrumentation, and mission systems
Represent Mach during customer demonstrations, operational evaluations, military exercises, and deployed operations, serving as a technical ambassador for the organization, building customer confidence through disciplined execution, technical competence, and transparent communication
Qualification
Engineering degree in AerospaceSignificant experience developingExperience coordinating with customersExperience with PX4Familiarity with Linux
Required
Engineering degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Significant experience developing, integrating, testing, or operating autonomous systems.
Experience leading complex technical efforts through direct execution rather than organizational management.
Strong understanding of autonomous aircraft, embedded systems, networking, mission software, and system integration.
Experience planning and executing developmental testing, operational demonstrations, or deployed engineering activities.
Experience coordinating with customers, government stakeholders, or operational users.
Preferred
Experience working with range organizations, operational safety processes, or mission approvals is highly desirable.
Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or comparable autonomous flight architectures.
Familiarity with Linux, embedded computing, telemetry analysis, communications systems, and mission planning tools.
Ability to diagnose complex multidisciplinary technical issues under operational timelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to support frequent domestic and international travel.
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.
