Mach Industries

Defense Technology

SeniorRadar/DSPFirmwareEngineer

$165–220k Huntington Beach, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Radar/DSP Firmware Engineer at Mach Industries. Skills: Radar software, DSP firmware, RF sensing, Signal processing. Develop radar software. Test radar software”

Industry & Context.

Defense Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot; Debug; Refine complex systems

Eligibility Requirements

Export control laws, ITAR, EAR, Authorization to receive technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years software engineering, 5+ years RF/radar engineering, Proficiency in C++, Python, or C, Clean, well-tested, efficient code, Execute in fast-paced environment, Full software development life cycle, Able to work on-site

Nice to Have

Hands-on machine learning experience, Radar or Wireless L1/PHY/RF background, Multi-core/multi-processor development experience, Fixed or floating point math experience, FFTs and filters implementation, Supervised and unsupervised learning foundation, Signal processing applications, Contribute advancements individually, Solo contributions to radar software, Performance optimization skills, Real-time constraints experience, Hardware-software co-design experience, Scalable implementation on embedded platforms, Leadership experience in technical teams, Mission-critical reliability requirements experience

What You'll Do.

Develop radar software

Implement radar software

Build counter UAV systems

Design efficient code

Implement efficient code

Design well-tested code

Implement well-tested code

Ensure hardware-software integration

Develop signal processing algorithms

Maintain signal processing algorithms

Ensure real-time performance

Ensure low-latency responses

Participate in agile workflows

Provide visibility into risks

Provide visibility into blockers

Provide visibility into trade-offs

Troubleshoot software systems

Debug software systems

Refine software systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Agile workflows

Process & Methodology

Agile

Full Job Description

ABOUT MACH INDUSTRIES Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 220 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition. Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security. THE ROLE: The Senior Radar/DSP Firmware Engineer will play a key role in developing advanced RF sensing capabilities for Mach’s autonomous defense platforms. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing radar software across the full development lifecycle; from algorithm prototyping to embedded deployment. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance, low-latency radar systems that meet mission-critical requirements. Success in this role requires strong technical execution, adaptability, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, iterative environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop, test, and implement radar software for RF sensing technologies ensuring high performance and reliability. - Build next generation counter UAV systems through hands on application of radar defense systems to defend human lives, critical infrastructure, and high value assets for the United States and its allies - Design and implement efficient, well-tested code in C++, Python or C. - Work closely with other engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration. - Develop and maintain signal processing algorithms tailored for RF sensing systems, ensuring real-time performance and low-latency responses in

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