Mechanical Engineer (Ground Systems)

Mach Industries • Huntington Beach, CA

209d

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer (Ground Systems Equipment) will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing packaging equipment for our missile systems. You will be responsible for creating robust, reliable, and efficient mechanical systems that ensure the safe transport, storage, and deployment of advanced defense technologies. This role demands technical excellence, creativity, and ownership, as you will work across the full design lifecycle to deliver mission-critical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, 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 and rigorous standards.
• 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.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational tools for structural and thermal simulations.
• Ability to work on-site in Huntington Beach, CA.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience designing packaging or support equipment for aerospace, defense, or missile systems.
• 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 background in design for manufacturing (DFM) and collaboration with production teams to scale designs.
• Knowledge of integration with autonomous systems or ground support equipment for defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test packaging equipment for missile systems, ensuring durability, reliability, and compliance with defense standards.
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, weight reduction, and environmental resilience, including shock, vibration, and thermal considerations.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure seamless integration of packaging equipment with missile systems.
• Perform structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses to validate designs under operational and environmental stresses.
• Develop prototypes, conduct testing, and iterate designs to meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Implement design for manufacturing (DFM) principles to streamline production and reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical design issues, ensuring equipment meets mission-critical durability and functionality standards.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in packaging solutions, proposing designs that enhance system efficiency, modularity, and scalability.
• Contribute to agile development processes, effectively communicating technical challenges, risks, and solutions to cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees