Mach Propulsion is redefining the small turbine engine—designing for high-rate production, scalability, modularity, and adaptability to help the United States maintain its edge in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. This is a chance to shape a new kind of propulsion company, one built around modern, automated manufacturing to deliver capable engines at meaningful volumes. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to create high-performance, manufacturable systems that meet demanding mission requirements.
Responsibilities:
Develop test systems and infrastructure including test cells and instrumentation packages.
Develop control systems for test cells maintaining high accuracy and quality of data reported.
Develop and execute verification and validation test plans of engines and related systems.
Assist in assembly, integration, and testing activities for first articles and first flight assets.
Collaborate with propulsion design, systems integration, and manufacturing teams to ensure test results inform system optimization.
Analyze test data to validate engine performance, identify anomalies, and recommend improvements.
Support short-term off-site testing at various test ranges as needed to meet project milestones.
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on engine systems, drivetrain, or complex mechanical systems, emphasis on test preferred. 5 years in related aerospace experience without degree.
Multi-talented across overall test ops, understanding of flight test development campaigns and helping to lead the engineering team on requirements.
Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks) and experience with engineering analysis tools (e.g., FEA, CFD).
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and iteration of mechanical systems.
Willing to support short-term off-site testing at various test ranges.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience testing small turbine engines or propulsion systems for aerospace or defense applications.
Familiarity with test cell design, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for propulsion testing.
Knowledge of flight test campaigns and aerospace validation processes.
Experience with control systems development for high-precision testing environments.
Understanding of defense industry standards for propulsion system testing and certification.
Benefits at Mach Industries
At Mach Industries, we are committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to offer financial security and foster personal and professional growth. Here’s an overview of the benefits available to full-time employees:
Competitive Compensation Package
The salary range for this position is an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including experience, education, skills, and business considerations. The actual salary offered may vary. In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may receive equity grants, which are considered part of Mach Industries’ total compensation package.
Healthcare & Wellness Benefits
Platinum Healthcare Coverage: For U.S. employees, Mach Industries provides platinum-level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee, with 90% of coverage for dependents.
Generous Time Off & Leave Policies
Holiday Calendar: We offer a generous holiday schedule including 13 holidays.
Holiday Shutdown: An additional 10 days off at the end of December.
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Policies
Company-Provided Meals
Daily Meals & Snacks: Daily catered lunches, fully stocked kitchens with snacks, drinks, a coffee bar, and more!
Retirement & Financial Security
401(k) Plan (U.S. Only): We offer a company 401k with a 5% match to provide for your financial future.
Relocation Assistance
We offer relocation support for eligible positions, ensuring a smooth transition for team members moving for work.
At Mach Industries, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and personal growth. We want to ensure you have the tools and resources you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.
Why Mach Industries?
At Mach Industries, we are pioneering the future of defense through scalable, decentralized technologies. You’ll be part of a small, dynamic team tackling some of the hardest engineering problems in modern warfare. Your work will directly contribute to validating propulsion systems that power the next generation of autonomous platforms, ensuring global stability and preparedness through innovative, manufacturable designs.
Join us in shaping the future of warfare and securing the American way of life.
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 Mach’s 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 you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!
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Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$84.7M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2022
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Mach Industries has been awarded a significant contract by the Army Applications Laboratory to develop the Strategic Strike, a vertical takeoff (VTO) cruise missile aimed at enhancing the precision strike capabilities of maneuver units.
軍事テクノロジー企業Mach Industries(マッハ・インダストリーズ)の創業者でCEOのイーサン・ソーントンは、19歳という若さでセコイア・キャピタルやベッドロックなどの大手ベンチャーキャピ
In October, Mach closed a $79 million funding round led by Bedrock Capital at a valuation of $335 million.
Defense tech darling Mach Industries has closed a $79 million Series A led by Bedrock Capital in a deal that catapulted their post-money valuation to $335 million, multiple sources tell TechCrunch.Mach Industries’ head of growth Koko Xu confirmed the numbers in an email, adding that the new investment came “from Bedrock and other top tier investors.”The startup raised the new round scarcely four months after announcing its $5.7 million seed round led by Sequoia Capital – the firm’s first investment in defense tech. Mach received its first investments from Champion Hill Ventures and 1517 Fund.Mach is developing a suite of hydrogen-powered platforms and munitions for the military, including unmanned aerial vehicles and hydrogen generation systems. Admittedly, the company is fairly tight-lipped about the exact tech – not unusual for a defense startup – but the big bet is that field-sourced hydrogen will give the military a critical advantage on the battlefield.The idea posited by Mach – and many other startups working with the Pentagon – is nothing less than a paradigm shift for how the U.S. government has traditionally procured defense systems. Instead of spending billions of dollars on very exquisite systems that have long development cycles, startups want to offer cheaper systems at a higher volume, with iterative development programs that have become a Silicon Valley trademark.This would not be Bedrock’s first foray into defense tech, a field that has attracted an increasing number of investors over the past eighteen months, as multi-unicorns like Anduril win massive government contracts and raise giant amounts of capital. Other defense investments from Bedrock including Anduril, Austin-based AI company Modern Intelligence, and defense systems startup Epirus
Mach Industries, an Austin, TX-based hardware defense technology company, raised $5.7M in funding