Product Associate

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 120 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

As a Product Associate, you will serve as a critical link between Business Development and Vehicle Engineering teams. You will play a cross-functional role collaborating with multiple departments that involves documenting customer requirements for engineering teams, communicating technical capabilities to customers, codifying product configurations for flight operations, supporting supply chain with vendor solicitation, and contributing inputs to product costing / pricing financial models. This role is an opportunity for someone with a business and technical engineering acumen to closely support a product program.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key interface between Business Development and Engineering to track and maintain alignment on product milestones, readiness levels, and deliverables between technical and commercial teams.

• Work with product leads to collect, organize, and maintain customer / engineering feedback to support development of requirements.

• Maintain excellent organization, documentation, and communication of product configurations / CONOPs for flight operations and customer demonstrations.

• Own and manage vendor solicitation and relationships from evaluation to ongoing performance tracking.

• Assist with market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to inform product positioning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, and/or a related technical field.

• 2–5 years of experience in engineering, product management, business development, consulting, technical sales, or a hybrid engineering-business role.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with both technical and commercial teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workstreams simultaneously.

• Experience working in cross-functional environments with tight deadlines and evolving requirements.

• Strong analytical / communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the defense, aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing sectors.

• Experience in managing / documenting / communicating product requirements, configurations, and capabilities for technical and business audiences.

• Familiarity with early-stage product development cycles and iterative product improvement.

• Exposure to supply chain operations or procurement processes.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

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!