About Mach Industries

Founded in 2022 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 220 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.

The Role

Mach is seeking a Composites Design Engineer to support the design analysis and testing of composite structures for our next-generation autonomous vehicles. At Mach we exist to build platforms that maintain an allied American edge. As a key member of our team you will contribute to the development of lightweight high-performance composite airframe structures that meet the demands of modern defense technology. The role will involve designing composite components performing structural analysis supporting hands-on fabrication and testing and developing solutions that are optimized not only for performance but also for scalable high-volume production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop composite structures for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) supporting lightweight high-performance airframe solutions from concept through flight test.

• Own composite components across the full development cycle including laminate design structural analysis fabrication support and validation testing.

• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA to evaluate stiffness strength stability and failure modes.

• Collaborate with manufacturing and test teams to translate designs into buildable hardware and validate performance through testing.

• Participate in hands-on fabrication and integration of prototype composite hardware.

• Support structural test planning and execution helping correlate analytical predictions with physical test results.

• Develop laminate architectures joints and structural concepts that are optimized not only for performance but also for repeatability and scalability in higher-volume production.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of experience designing and/or building composite structures.

• Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Materials Engineering or a related field.

• Proficiency with NX or similar CAD tools.

• Experience performing FEA using tools such as ANSYS or similar simulation software.

• Comfortable working across design analysis and test of structural hardware.

• Experience with laminate design and composite structural analysis (CLT and/or FEA).

• Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes such as prepreg layup vacuum bagging infusion or bonded assemblies.

• Rapid prototyping tools and or parts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace or UAV composite structures (wings fuselages control surfaces etc.).

• Experience with autoclave and out of autoclave prepreg thermoplastic and thermoset composites RTM filament winding chopped fiber press molding automated processing such as automated fiber placement (AFP) and or automated tape laying (ATL).

• Understanding of manufacturing-driven design tradeoffs (ply drops minimum radii bridging fiber steering constraints).

• History of defining inspection and NDI methods (ultrasound CT thermography).

• Work using Fibersim for laminate definition and manufacturing planning.

• Familiarity with composite failure modes such as delamination buckling and fatigue.

• Time spent supporting structural testing and analysis correlation.

• Comfort working in a lab or shop environment including trimming bonding and basic composite repair.

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.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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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