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Mechanical Engineer, Flight Mechanisms & Stage Separation

Mach Industries · Victorville, California, United States · On-site

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About Mach Industries

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 Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanisms for flight vehicles, stage separation, and ground launch systems. This role focuses on flight mechanisms and Tier 1 vehicle components, including static and dynamic mechanisms. You’ll contribute across design, analysis, prototyping, integration, and test, working closely with teams responsible for vehicle and launch-system development. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in mechanisms, vehicle hardware, or related systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong 3D CAD skills, such as NX or SolidWorks
  • Flight-hardware experience, including design, integration, or test of vehicle mechanisms
  • Experience developing static and/or dynamic mechanisms for aerospace or other demanding applications
  • 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.

Mach Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanisms for flight vehicles, stage separation, and ground launch systems. This role focuses on flight mechanisms and Tier 1 vehicle components, including static and dynamic mechanisms. You’ll contribute across design, analysis, prototyping, integration, and test, working closely with teams responsible for vehicle and launch-system development.

  • Own the design and development of static and dynamic mechanisms for...

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