Mach Industries · 16 hours ago
Crew Chief
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The role involves specializing in field testing and operating UAS, including assisting with field exercise plans, executing flight operations, and maintaining documentation related to flight acceptance and maintenance.
Drone ManagementIndustrialInfrastructureManufacturingNational Security
Responsibilities
Assist in fabrication, post-manufacturing flight acceptance, and preflight processes
Maintain, troubleshoot, and fix aircraft subsystems and integration issues
Create and maintain documentation related to flight acceptance, maintenance, and flight operations
Execute flight operations alongside other field operations team members in international and domestic settings
Record and report key engineering and business development findings
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of experience with autonomous systems field operations
Experience with mission planning software (QGroundControl or Mission Planner)
Experience with Ardupilot or PX4
Experience with in-field operational troubleshooting
Experience in international field operations
Ability to travel internationally and domestically
Preferred
Holds a Part 107 UAS License
Proficiency in multiple spoken languages
Holds a Private Pilot's License, IFR rating, CPL+, A&P
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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