Mach Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Ground Systems) to join their team in Huntington Beach, CA. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing packaging equipment for missile systems.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineer (Ground Systems Equipment), you will be responsible for creating robust, reliable, and efficient mechanical systems that ensure the safe transport, storage, and deployment of advanced defense technologies. Your key responsibilities include designing and testing ground equipment for missile systems, creating detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using CAD software, optimizing designs for manufacturability and environmental resilience, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting mechanical design issues.
About You
Required:
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX, CATIA, or equivalent) for designing complex mechanical systems.
Experience designing mechanical systems or equipment for high-reliability applications, with a focus on structural integrity and environmental resilience.
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, materials science, and thermal management.
Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-iteration environment, delivering designs that meet tight timelines.
Familiarity with the full design lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to testing, manufacturing, and deployment.
Demonstrated extreme ownership and ability to drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
Ability to work on-site in Huntington Beach, CA.
Preferred:
Significant experience designing reliable and robust ground equipment for defense, motorsport, and/or film industries.
Expertise in designing for extreme environments, including shock, vibration, and temperature extremes.
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical systems using tools like CNC machines, 3D printers, or environmental test chambers.
Familiarity with defense industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810) for environmental and operational testing.
Experience with materials selection for lightweight, high-strength applications, including composites and advanced alloys.
Strong understanding of human factors and what leads to design that prevent errors.
Knowledge of robotics and UAVs.
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Opportunities for professional development
Mach Industries
Building next-generation defense systems in stealth