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Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Career)

Mach Industries

Mach Industries

Other Engineering
Huntington Beach, CA, USA
USD 100k-200k / year + Equity
Posted on Sep 27, 2025

Location

Huntington Beach

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

EngineeringMechanical

Compensation

  • $100K – $200K • Offers Equity

At Mach, we believe that compensation is more than just a paycheck. It's a comprehensive package designed to reward the time, skills, and expertise you bring to our team. We are committed to offering competitive compensation that is equitable, transparent, and aligned with market trends.

Key Elements of Our Compensation Philosophy:

Competitive Salaries: We continuously research market rates to ensure our salaries are competitive with those in our industry and geographic location.

Performance-Based Incentives: Our bonus structure is tied to both individual and company performance, creating a win-win scenario that motivates our team members to excel.

Equity Participation: We offer stock options or equity to employees, ensuring that you share in the success and growth of the company.

Benefit Packages: Our benefits include healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off, because we understand that your well-being extends beyond the office.

Professional Development: We allocate funds for continuing education, training, and career growth, allowing you to invest in your own future.

Transparency: We are committed to openness about our compensation tiers and how decisions are made, ensuring trust and mutual respect.

By joining Mach, you’re not just accepting a job—you’re becoming a key part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Together, we aim to create a rewarding environment that sets the stage for long-term success.

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 180 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 Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in designing, prototyping, and iterating on mechanical and electromechanical systems that support next-generation defense platforms. In this hands-on role, you’ll contribute to the development of innovative mechanical components, work closely with embedded systems engineers, and help deliver manufacturable hardware.

At Mach Industries, we are redefining the future of defense through advanced, scalable platforms. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in prototyping and refining mechanical systems, integrating embedded controls, and optimizing designs for performance and scalability. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll help shape the next wave of defense technologies, from concept to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the mechanical design and development of subsystem-level hardware, from early CAD concepts to functional prototypes.

  • Integrate mechanical systems with sensors, actuators, and embedded control hardware.

  • Lead hands-on testing, including design validation and hardware iteration based on performance feedback.

  • Drive manufacturability, part selection, and tolerance stack-up decisions for scalable production.

  • Apply mechanical fundamentals (thermal, structural, materials) to inform robust, lightweight designs.

  • Collaborate with electrical, embedded, and controls teams to ensure tight integration of hardware and software.

  • Contribute to test plans, technical documentation, and engineering reviews.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on designing and prototyping mechanical systems.

  • Proficiency in embedded systems development for controlling hardware devices (e.g., actuators, sensors).

  • Strong skills in 3D modeling and CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, etc.) for mechanical design and iteration.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

  • Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and integrating mechanical and embedded systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with C/C++ programming for embedded system development.

  • Familiarity with lightweight materials, composites, or additive manufacturing techniques.

  • Knowledge of aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, or thermal management as applied to mechanical systems.

  • Prior work on defense or aerospace projects, with an understanding of mission-critical design requirements.

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 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!

Compensation Range: $100K - $200K