Mechanical Engineer, Static Structures & Instrumentation (Aerospace Defense)

Location: Victorville, California, United States. Onsite role with U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements.

Salary: $105,000–$180,000 USD per year, base salary.

Company

Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology startup founded in 2023 that develops autonomous defense platforms and decentralized defense systems.

What you will do

• Design and develop static structural components and instrumentation hardware for advanced defense platforms.
• Integrate mechanical components into solid rocket motor flight systems.
• Create and iterate on CAD models, drawings, and hardware prototypes.
• Perform structural analysis and evaluate materials, loads, interfaces, manufacturability, part selection, and tolerances.
• Support fit checks, integration, hands-on testing, test plans, technical documentation, and engineering reviews.
• Support critical project milestones, including extended hours or weekends when needed.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of mechanical engineering experience in hardware design, structures, instrumentation, or a related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, such as NX or SolidWorks.
• Experience taking mechanical hardware from design through prototype, integration, or test.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials, and structural fundamentals.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, qualifying refugee or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience with flight hardware or aerospace vehicle integration.
• Familiarity with instrumentation hardware and mechanical interfaces.
• Experience with FEA or other structural analysis tools.
• Experience working with lightweight materials or production hardware.

Culture & Benefits

• Startup environment focused on rapid manufacturing, innovation, and national security.
• Performance-based incentives and equity participation.
• Healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off.
• Funding for continuing education, training, and career growth.
• Extended hours and weekend availability may be required as needed.