Mach Industries

Defense

LeadBuildEngineer,Avionics

$145–175k Huntington Beach, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Lead Build Engineer, Avionics at Mach Industries. Skills: Avionics systems, Build engineering, Manufacturing processes. Serve as primary manufacturing and build engineering owner. Drive avionics hardware from development through qualification and”

Industry & Context.

Defense
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshoot hardware issues

Eligibility Requirements

Access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, Authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license, Authorized to work in the U.S

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline, 3+ years of experience developing, integrating, manufacturing, or testing complex avionics systems, Experience with flight computers, Experience with embedded electronics, Experience with navigation systems, Experience with communications systems, Experience with power distribution systems, Experience with sensors and payload electronics, Experience supporting hardware through development, qualification, and production, Understanding of PCBAs, wire harnesses, connectors, and electrical integration practices, Experience developing manufacturing processes and production test systems, Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware issues in a fast-paced environment, Excellent cross-functional communication and project execution skills

Nice to Have

Experience developing avionics for aerospace, autonomous systems, defense, launch vehicles, satellites, robotics, or automotive products, Experience with environmental qualification testing and flight hardware certification, Experience with production test equipment, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and automated acceptance testing, Familiarity with RF systems, Familiarity with telemetry systems, Familiarity with mission communications hardware, Experience with MES, Experience with ERP, Experience with digital manufacturing systems, Experience scaling products from prototype builds to sustained production

What You'll Do.

Serve as primary manufacturing and build engineering owner

Drive avionics hardware from development through qualification and

Partner with Electrical Engineering

Develop manufacturing strategies

and DFA efforts during product

Own avionics integration readiness

Identify and resolve production issues through root cause

Develop and execute manufacturing readiness reviews and production

Design and deploy production test systems

Drive supplier engagement for PCBAs

Support qualification testing

environmental testing

and production performance

Work directly on the production floor supporting technicians

Help establish scalable avionics manufacturing processes capable of

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Electrical Engineering; Software Engineering; Flight Test; Supply Chain; Quality; Production teams

Communication Scope

Cross-functional communication

Process & Methodology

Project execution

Full Job Description

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 220 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 Lead Build Engineer focused on Avionics to drive the successful development, integration, manufacturing, and scaling of avionics systems across our unmanned platforms. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, production, supply chain, and test. You will own the execution of avionics hardware from initial design release through production deployment, ensuring designs are manufacturable, testable, reliable, and capable of scaling to volume production. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical systems knowledge with hands-on hardware integration experience and a passion for building products in a fast-paced development environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as the primary manufacturing and build engineering owner for avionics systems across multiple products. - Drive avionics hardware from development through qualification and production. - Partner closely with Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Flight Test, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams. - Develop manufacturing strategies, assembly processes, work instructions, and test methodologies for avionics hardware. - Lead design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), and design-for-assembly (DFA) efforts during product develop

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