# Principal Systems Engineer, Aircraft Simulation and Design Integration at Mach Industries

- Company: Mach Industries
- What the company does: Mach Industries is building faster, smarter defense infrastructure for the modern era. Backed by Khosla and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.machindustries.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Huntington Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/machindustries/jobs/4387873009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mach-industries-principal-systems-engineer-aircraft-simulation-and-design-integr/

## About the role

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the use of modeling and simulation throughout the aircraft design process. This person will develop integrated aircraft-level simulations, evaluate design alternatives, and translate analysis into clear engineering decisions.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems engineering, or a related discipline
- Significant experience developing or applying aircraft-level models and simulations
- Strong understanding of aircraft performance, flight mechanics, dynamics and multidisciplinary system interactions
- Experience integrating models from aerodynamics, structures, propulsion,electrical, controls, or thermal disciplines
- Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent platforms
- Experience conducting trade studies, parameter sweeps, sensitivity analyses, uncertainty quantification, or optimization

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