Mach Industries · 14 hours ago
Operations Engineer
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
1+ years expMach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The Operations Engineer will serve as a deployable technical operator embedded within engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams, focusing on developing and integrating automation systems to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
National DefenseIndustrialManufacturingDronesDrone ManagementInfrastructureNational Security
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead development and deployment of internal automation systems to streamline engineering, manufacturing, and operations workflows, eliminating manual touch points
Architect and maintain operational data pipelines and dashboards to enable real-time, decision-grade visibility across programs
Design scalable process and systems architectures to support new product lines, facilities, and organizational expansion
Formalize and instrument critical workflows with clear inputs/outputs, controls, and measurable performance metrics
Diagnose systemic inefficiencies using data-driven analysis and implement durable technical and process-level solutions
Build and refine program execution tooling, including tracking systems, dependency mapping, and risk monitoring frameworks
Integrate software systems and cross-functional data sources (PLM, ERP, MES, etc.) to create a unified operational backbone
Develop lightweight internal applications, scripts, and APIs to automate coordination, reporting, and cross-team handoffs
Partner with department leaders to translate strategic initiatives into implemented systems, infrastructure, and execution processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
1-3+ years in a fast paced collaborative work environment within an engineering or consulting field
Strong systems-level intuition with demonstrated ability to reason across electrical, mechanical, and software boundaries
Demonstrated ability to build credibility quickly across teams and influence outcomes without formal authority
Refined communication ability, with experience distilling complex technical and organizational issues into clear, decision-oriented narratives for diverse stakeholders
Capacity to understand engineering and manufacturing data structures (e.g., BOM hierarchies, part revisions, work orders) without owning product design
Experience building, deploying and maintaining automation using python, SQL, APIs, or similar platforms/tooling
Background in developing automation or tooling (e.g., scripting, workflow tools, Jira, internal systems)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to address hard problems and context-switch rapidly
Preferred
Experience with aerospace, UAS, robotics, automotive, or other complex hardware manufacturing
Working familiarity with regulated environments (ITAR/EAR), aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ISO9001), and government program requirements
Understanding of product lifecycle states (R&D -> EVT/DVT/PVT -> Production)
Hands-on experience with enterprise systems (ERP, MES, PLM)
Exposure to manufacturing scale-up or production environments
Experience in a startup or high-growth technical organization
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
Bedrock,Khosla VenturesBedrockSequoia Capital
2025-06-17Series B· $100M
2023-10-04Series A· $79M
2023-06-15Seed· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Nathan Diller
President and Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2026-02-10
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