Mach Industries · 3 months ago
Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Career)
Huntington Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expMach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design, prototype, and iterate on mechanical and electromechanical systems, contributing to the development of innovative defense technologies from concept to deployment.
Drone ManagementIndustrialInfrastructureManufacturingNational Security
Responsibilities
Own the mechanical design and development of subsystem-level hardware, from early CAD concepts to functional prototypes
Integrate mechanical systems with sensors, actuators, and embedded control hardware
Lead hands-on testing, including design validation and hardware iteration based on performance feedback
Drive manufacturability, part selection, and tolerance stack-up decisions for scalable production
Apply mechanical fundamentals (thermal, structural, materials) to inform robust, lightweight designs
Collaborate with electrical, embedded, and controls teams to ensure tight integration of hardware and software
Contribute to test plans, technical documentation, and engineering reviews
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on designing and prototyping mechanical systems
Proficiency in embedded systems development for controlling hardware devices (e.g., actuators, sensors)
Strong skills in 3D modeling and CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, etc.) for mechanical design and iteration
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and integrating mechanical and embedded systems
Preferred
Experience with C/C++ programming for embedded system development
Familiarity with lightweight materials, composites, or additive manufacturing techniques
Knowledge of aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, or thermal management as applied to mechanical systems
Prior work on defense or aerospace projects, with an understanding of mission-critical design requirements
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Opportunities for professional development
Company
Mach Industries
Mach Industries is a defense manufacturing company that develops unmanned systems and defense infrastructure.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$184.7MKey Investors
BedrockSequoia Capital
2025-06-17Series B· $100M
2023-10-04Series A· $79M
2023-06-15Seed· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Ethan Thornton
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