Mach Industries is building faster, smarter defense infrastructure for the modern era. Backed by Khosla and Sequoia.
About the role
Mach Industries is seeking a Crew Chief to serve as the primary operational owner and technical authority for an assigned autonomous aircraft or vehicle family. The Crew Chief is responsible for the condition, configuration, maintainability, and deployment readiness of the asset. The Crew Chief answers the fundamental questions surrounding vehicle readiness: Is the vehicle healthy? Is it configured correctly? Is it maintainable? Can it survive another deployment? Should this aircraft fly?
What they're looking for
- Significant hands-on experience maintaining, integrating, testing, or operating aircraft, unmanned aircraft, robotics, prototype vehicles, or comparable electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated ability to independently own the readiness of a complex vehicle or asset
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, avionics, structural, and integrated vehicle systems
- Working knowledge of propulsion systems and their associated inspection and maintenance requirements
- Experience performing field repairs on aircraft, vehicles, robotics, or comparable systems
- Experience troubleshooting complex technical problems and performing structured root-cause analysis
More about this role
Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.
Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.
Mach Industries is seeking a Crew Chief to serve as the primary operational owner and technical authority for an assigned autonomous aircraft or vehicle family. The Crew Chief is responsible for the condition, configuration, maintainability, and deployment readiness of the asset.
The Crew Chief answers the fundamental questions surrounding vehicle readiness: Is the vehicle healthy? Is it configured correctly? Is it maintainable? Can it survive another deployment? Should this aircraft...
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