Software Engineer Internship, Mach Industries

Summer 2025

Salary not provided

Python

C++

Rust

Los Angeles

More information about location

Office located in Huntington Beach, CA

Defense systems technology

Job no longer available

Defense systems technology

21-100 employees

B2BSecurityEnergyAerospace

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Python

C++

Rust

Los Angeles

More information about location

Office located in Huntington Beach, CA

21-100 employees

B2BSecurityEnergyAerospace

Company mission

To build the next generation platforms that maintain an allied American edge.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer engineering, or other related engineering disciplines
3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
Ability to work full-time onsite in Huntington Beach, CA
Applicant for this intern position must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158

Desirable

GPA of 3.5 or above
6+ months experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)
Proficient in writing clean, well-tested code in one of Python, C, C++, or Rust
Experience implementing a large (> 10,000 line) project
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic startup environment
Engineering problem solving capabilities
Self-directed with a positive attitude and team spirit

What the job involves

Mach is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical applications
With a focus on writing efficient code, architecting end to end software stacks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this role demands a high degree of technical skill, adaptability, and attention to detail

Our take

In the evolving landscape of defense technology, Mach Industries has identified a critical challenge faced by the US government: the traditional procurement process for defense systems, characterized by high costs and long development cycles.

Mach is introducing a new approach by developing a suite of platforms and munitions for the military, including unmanned aerial vehicles and hydrogen generation systems. While the specifics of Mach's technology remain discreet, the focus on field sources of hydrogen is anticipated to provide a crucial advantage to US defense systems.

Since Series A funding, Mach has faced significant challenges, from technical missteps to leadership issues, as it pivots toward new product lines. However, CEO Thornton's vision for revolutionizing defense technology and his drive to innovate remain central to the company's mission.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Oct 2023

$79m

SERIES A

Jun 2023

$5.7m

SEED

Total funding: $84.7m

Company HQ

Huntington Beach, CA

Articles

Defense startup Mach Industries closes $79M Series A at $335M valuation

Investors gave a teenager $85 million to build hydrogen weapons. It’s not going well

Leadership

Ethan Thornton

(CEO)

Graduated from MIT with a Degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Previously founded Blue Oak Ironworks and worked as an Engineering Consultant at GAP-FLEX.

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