Mach Industries

Defense Technology

StructuralEngineer

$90–175k Victorville, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Structural Engineer at Mach Industries. Skills: Structural design, Stress analysis, FEM modeling. Develop structural layouts. Develop aeromechanical architectures”

Industry & Context.

Defense Technology
Eligibility Requirements

Access to information protected under U. S. export control laws, Authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U. S. export control laws without sponsorship for an export license, Must be authorized to work in the U. S. via E-Verify

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, 2–5+ years of experience in aerospace structural design and stress analysis, Experience with FEM modeling and structural analysis tools for aerospace applications, understanding of structural mechanics, stress analysis, load paths, and material behavior, Experience supporting aerospace conceptual or preliminary design efforts

Nice to Have

Experience with FEMAP, NASTRAN, or similar structural analysis software, Experience with missile, UAS, propulsion, or high-speed aerospace systems, Familiarity with metallic and composite aerospace structures, Experience working in fast-paced startup or rapid hardware development environments

What You'll Do.

Develop structural layouts

Develop aeromechanical architectures

Perform structural analysis

Perform mechanical analysis

Support integration of systems

Evaluate metallic structures

Evaluate composite structures

Perform trade studies

Participate in design reviews

Communicate structural risks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with propulsion teams; Collaborate with flight sciences teams; Collaborate with manufacturing teams; Collaborate with systems engineering teams

Communication Scope

Communicate structural risks; Communicate margins; Communicate performance assessments

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 Energetics is seeking a Structural Engineer focused on design and stress analysis for next-generation aerospace and defense systems. In this role, you will support the conceptual and preliminary structural development of high-performance vehicles and energetic platforms by driving structural layouts, FEM modeling, load path development, and structural trade studies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop structural layouts and aeromechanical architectures for advanced aerospace and defense platforms. - Perform structural and mechanical analysis including load path development, stress analysis, vibration assessments, and structural sizing. - Build and analyze FEM models including mesh generation, boundary conditions, load cases, and design trade studies. - Support integration of aerodynamic, propulsion, and structural systems to ensure performance and structural integrity. - Evaluate metallic and composite structures under static, dynamic, and thermal loading environments. - Perform trade studies focused on stiffness, strength, mass optimization, manufacturability, and system integration. - Collaborate closely with propulsion, flight sciences, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams throughout vehicle development. - Participate in technical des

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