Mach Industries · 2 months ago
Aerodynamicist
Huntington Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $160K/yrMach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The Aerodynamicist will support the design, analysis, and optimization of air-breathing aircraft, high-speed glide vehicles, and missiles, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to enhance vehicle performance and integrate innovative designs.
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Responsibilities
Aerodynamic Design and Analysis: Perform airflow analysis and provide insight into the aerodynamic performance of various vehicle platforms, including air-breathing aircraft and missiles
Optimization of Aerodynamic Performance: Use computational tools, hand calculations, and testing methods to optimize vehicle shapes for performance metrics such as drag reduction, stability, and fuel efficiency
Support Vehicle-Level Design: Contribute to the design and development of airframe geometries from first principles, ensuring designs align with mission requirements
Testing and Validation: Support wind tunnel and flight testing campaigns, analyze test data, and refine designs based on results
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with propulsion, structures, and systems teams to integrate aerodynamic considerations into overall vehicle design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Proficiency in aerodynamic simulation tools and techniques, such as Missile Datcom, Xfoil, OpenVSP, XFLR5, and/or STAR-CCM+
Strong foundation in fluid dynamics and aerodynamic principles, with experience optimizing vehicle performance
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Hands-on experience with unmanned systems or high-speed aircraft
Familiarity with startup or defense sector environments
Background in advanced manufacturing techniques and their impact on aerodynamic design
Experience developing aerodynamic solutions for scalable, production-ready systems
Experience conducting wind tunnel or flight testing and analyzing experimental data
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.
Founded in 2023
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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