Mach Industries is building faster, smarter defense infrastructure for the modern era. Backed by Khosla and Sequoia.
About the role
We are seeking an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to own the programmatic mechanics of a vehicle program — schedule tracking, risk and issue management, review cadence, and cross-functional coordination — so that the Chief Engineer's time stays focused on technical authority rather than schedule bookkeeping. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Experience in a program or project management role on a hardware, engineering, or technical product — ideally one with multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional dependencies
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain schedule, risk, and dependency tracking that technical leadership actually trusts and uses
- Comfort surfacing bad news early — flagging schedule slip or risk as soon as it's visible rather than smoothing it over until a review forces the conversation
- Strong cross-functional coordination skills, with experience working across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance stakeholders
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate program-tracking detail into a concise status narrative for leadership
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
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.
We are seeking an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to own the programmatic mechanics of a vehicle program — schedule tracking, risk and issue management, review cadence, and cross-functional coordination — so that the Chief Engineer's time stays focused on technical authority rather than schedule bookkeeping. You will act as the Chief Engineer's execution counterpart: surfacing schedule and resourcing risk before it becomes a problem, keeping Department Heads and the Capability Development...
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