Vehicle Lead

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge weapons to the Department of Defense.

Role Summary:
Mach Industries is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Vehicle Lead, our long-range decentralized kinetic strike weapon. This role is essential for overseeing the development and execution of the vehicle product, bridging engineering knowledge with program management skills to communicate technical requirements between engineering teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Manage the vehicle program from initial concept through launch, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and market needs.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to define and document product requirements, specifications, and timelines.

• Technical Expertise: Serve as the technical point of contact for customers, translating complex engineering specifications into understandable requirements and solutions.

• Project Management: Develop and manage detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring milestones are met on time and within scope.

• Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to gather insights, understand their needs, and ensure the product meets expectations.

• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including product specifications, project updates, and technical presentations for stakeholders. Work towards DoD compliance and certification for the vehicle product.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading aircraft development or technical product management, ideally within the aerospace, defense, or technology sectors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, systems integration, and product development processes.

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and lead projects to successful completion.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a proactive and results-driven professional with a solid background in aerospace or defense product management. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to foster collaboration across teams are highly valued. Join us at Mach Industries to play a key role in developing the vehicle product, delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations!

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!