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

As VP Business Operations at Mach Industries you will be the linchpin of our daytoday business functions ensuring that our teamsfrom engineering to executive leadershiphave the resources environment and support they need to succeed. You will oversee Hiring HR IT Facilities Events Internal Communications and various operational initiatives driving efficiency compliance and a bestinclass employee experience in a fastpaced missiondriven defense technology company.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the endtoend recruitment process: job postings candidate sourcing interviewing offer negotiation and onboarding.

• Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures that ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws.

• Manage performance review cycles employee relations benefits administration and professional development programs.

• Oversee IT infrastructure including networks servers workstations and cloud services ensuring high availability and security.

• Partner with cybersecurity teams to enforce data protection standards and respond to incidents.

• Manage vendor relationships for hardware software licenses cleaning catering etc.

• Coordinate office space planning maintenance and safety protocols for our Huntington Beach HQ and future locations.

• Plan and execute companywide events: offsites workforce trainings and holiday celebrations.

• Develop and maintain internal channels of communication that keep employees informed and engaged.

• Serve as primary liaison to finance for P&L reporting on operational spend.

• Identify processimprovement opportunities and implement scalable solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive operational leadership experience preferably in hard tech or defense sectors.

• Proven track record owning multiple functions (HR IT Facilities Events) in a fastpaced environment.

• Exceptional project and people management skills.

• Demonstrated ownership mentality and ability to thrive under ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of HR best practices labor laws and benefits administration.

• Strong technical acumen with IT infrastructure and cybersecurity fundamentals.

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!

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