Avionics Integration Engineer

Mach Industries•Huntington Beach, CA

5d•$120,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Working with avionics means working at the heart of the vehicle — the core that connects and enables every other subsystem. This role is inherently collaborative, bridging (GNC), software, mechanical, and thermal disciplines to create a unified platform with the required defense capabilities. Every function depends on a robust and compatible avionics architecture, where everything needs to be developed and extensively tested, making this position critical to the vehicle’s overall performance and mission success. It’s a uniquely challenging role that balances diverse technical demands focused on electronics & software, that integrates complex systems, and ensures every component works together seamlessly to deliver cutting-edge unmanned capabilities.

Requirements

1-4 years of experience with unmanned aerial systems - Any (Preferred fixed wing & jet powered vehicles)
PX4 & Ardupilot development - Basic understanding of concepts
QGroundControl & Mission planner - configuration, calibration, mission planning.
Understanding of concepts and systems like Pixhawk standard, MAVLink, different types of sensors, and how they are used in Unmanned systems
Knowledge in RF systems - Experience with software defined radios, configuration, and basic troubleshooting of comms links
Network & analysis - Wireshark, iperf3, general Ip networking diagnostics
Fundamental electronics - Understanding of power systems, communication protocols, schematics, PCB level debugging, and experience with Altium
Lab tools - Oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, multimeter, soldering, power supply & load
Software & OS knowledge - Know how to work with Linux environments, GitHub
CAD for prototyping - Any
System architecture and visualization - Any (Preferred Lucidchart, drawIO)
Documentation - Clear technical writing and version controlled documentation using modern tools
Work ethic - Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
Must have a passion for aviation, unmanned systems, and technologies

Nice To Haves

PX4 & Ardupilot development - custom firmware modifications, driver implementation, simulation & system integration
Qgroundcontrol & Mission planner - Advanced configuration, testing of systems and subsystems on a full vehicle operational level
Advanced understanding of concepts and experience with systems like Pixhawk standard, MAVLink, UORB, ROS2 integration, EKF, visual navigation, Multivehicle configuration, autonomous systems, how sensors tie with these systems, and types of defence UAS capabilities
Knowledge in RF systems and concepts - Experience with software defined radios, MiMO, Interference avoidance, configuration troubleshooting of comms links, Encryption
Software & OS knowledge - Practical experience with Linux environments, Python, C++, Arduino, GitHub.
CAD for prototyping - NX, Teamcenter

Responsibilities

Development and integration of Avionics systems
Define and maintain functionality of avionics systems with vehicle, system iterations and updates
Develop and manage high-level block diagrams to represent system functions and interfaces
Collaborate closely with vehicle teams to define electrical and system requirements
Design and provide technical support for Iron-birds, prototypes, and special projects
Troubleshooting avionics systems in both hardware and software, and developing effective solutions
Integration and testing of new systems, sensors, and subsystems with current avionics into new vehicle prototypes, ensuring functionality and compatibility.
Designing and supporting post integration configurations and checks for avionics systems
Creating processes and procedures for the above, and providing training to technicians
Ability to run tradeoffs of different systems, subsystems, and components