Integration Engineer, Firmware

About the Role

Mach Industries is seeking a talented Integration Engineer to lead the integration of Software and Firmware components into Mach's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The Integration Engineer is responsible for driving projects forward at a rapid pace — tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and integrating the work of multiple teams into a cohesive final product. This role also requires a hands-on approach, including debugging source code, identifying and resolving complex technical issues, proposing solutions, FW reconfiguration and testing prototype firmware implementations within UA vehicles.

The Integration Engineer will serve as both a responsible engineer and a key liaison between software, hardware, and systems teams. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and program management — combining technical depth with the communication and planning skills needed to drive cross-functional integration efforts across flight software, autonomy, ground control, and mission systems. This is a highly visible, multidisciplinary role ideal for an engineer who thrives in both technical and leadership contexts — someone who can dive deep into code when needed while also steering teams toward coordinated technical milestones.

Responsibilities

• Work across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, and software) to define systems and subsystems requirements, interfaces, data flows and how these requirements are implemented by the Software and Firmware Engineering teams.
• Define SW/FW features supporting defined requirements, set timelines for development of these features and drive the implementation, validation and release of these features against the general company program milestones.
• Own integration and delivery of software systems across flight control, autonomy, communications, and deployment tools.
• Works closely with Manufacturing to ensure the latest version of validated, vehicle specific software is deployed on UAVs.
• Serve as responsible engineer for end-to-end software integration on UAV programs.
• Coordinate software updates and release cycles across multiple internal teams.
• Works closely with Validation Engineers to ensure all released software passed automated and manual validation before release.
• Document interfaces, configurations, and integration procedures to ensure repeatability and reliability.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and dependencies to engineering leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Software Integration or Systems Engineering.
• Passion for building advanced autonomous systems that contribute to U.S. and allied defense capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, and system interoperability.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver technical milestones across multiple teams.
• Understanding of C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating software for autonomous systems, UAVs, or robotics platforms.
• Experience with FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) is a plus.
• Familiarity with ROS, MAVLink, or similar robotics/middleware frameworks.
• Knowledge of embedded software development and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Background in GNC, mission systems, or sensor integration.
• Experience managing or coordinating technical programs in aerospace or defense environments.

Pay

• Engineer: $125,000—$160,000 USD
• Senior Engineer: $165,000—$220,000 USD