About Mach Industries

Founded in 2022 Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing nextgeneration 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 120 employees we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cuttingedge 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.

The Role

Mach Industries is seeking an MDAO Engineer to assist with development of new vehicles and the tools and methods used to design and analyze them. This role ensures that Machs vehicles are high performing and capable of meeting the demanding mission requirements set for them.

You will work with a variety of disciplines to develop the multidisciplinary design analysis and optimization (MDAO) software that is used to design and analyze performance for vehicles across Machs product suite. Your work will incorporate both classic conceptual design techniques and data from later design efforts all the way through flight tests to ensure mission capabilities are well understood and learnings from mature programs are translated into future development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate MDAO software for use in the initial sizing of Machs vehicles.

• Conduct trade studies and optimization runs to provide design guidance in the conceptual design process for new vehicles.

• Incorporate data from higher fidelity analysis and test results to understand current vehicle performance and improve future development efforts.

• Interface with other teams to incorporate design guidance into MDAO tooling.

• Understand design workflows between different disciplines and ensure all needed inputs and outputs are provided to relevant stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Computer Science or a related field.

• Broad knowledge of how various aerospace disciplines influence aircraft design.

• Experience with a highlevel programming language such as Python or C.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with experience working in fastpaced multidisciplinary environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field.

• 3 years of experience in a related role (substantially more may influence leveling).

• Experience with Python for scientific programming in a versioncontrolled environment.

• Experience with UAV development particularly in sizing and configuration trade studies.

• Knowledge of optimization techniques and other computational design methods.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and training critical skills and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Machs total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance retirement plans and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability uniform service Veteran status age or any other protected characteristic per federal state or local law including those with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If youd like to defend the American way of life please reach out!