Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company founded in 2022. Our mission is to develop next-generation autonomous defense platforms that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in designing, prototyping, and iterating on mechanical and electromechanical systems that support next-generation defense platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design and development of subsystem-level hardware, from early CAD concepts to functional prototypes, all the way through mass production.
• 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.
• Contribute to test plans, technical documentation, and engineering reviews.
• Perform analytical modeling and simulation to evaluate mechanical system performance, guide design decisions, and inform trade studies.
• Support critical project milestones, including working extended hours or weekends.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on designing and prototyping mechanical systems (can be in a professional, hobby or academic setting).
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience owning hands-on, end-to-end hardware development efforts (e.g., FSAE, DBF, Rocket Team, or similar projects).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages (e.g. python, MATLAB, C++) for analytical modeling, simulation and engineering problem-solving.
• Familiarity with lightweight materials, composites, or additive manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with FEA or multi-physics software packages.
• Knowledge of aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, or thermal management as applied to mechanical systems.