Mechanical Engineer, Composite Structures & Manufacturing
About The Position
Mach Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of composite structures for next-generation autonomous defense vehicles, with a strong focus on manufacturability. The role spans design, analysis, fabrication, and testing, helping take composite components from concept through flight test. The engineer will develop structures and processes that are repeatable and scalable, rather than suited only to one-off prototypes. The position involves designing composite structures and components, supporting laminate design and structural-performance evaluation, working with manufacturing teams to refine fabrication methods and tooling, and providing hands-on fabrication support. The engineer will also support validation testing, compare test results with analysis, iterate designs and processes based on feedback and production needs, and contribute to technical documentation and engineering reviews. Extended hours or weekends may be needed to support project milestones. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations. The role offers a salary range of $105,000–$180,000 USD, performance-based incentives, stock options or equity, health, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, paid time off, and funding for continuing education, training, and career growth.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience designing, analyzing, or building composite structures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with NX or similar CAD software.
- Familiarity with FEA using ANSYS or an equivalent tool.
- Hands-on experience with composite fabrication, such as prepreg layup, vacuum bagging, or bonded assemblies.
- Experience supporting composite hardware through design, fabrication, or testing.
- Interest in designing for manufacturability and repeatable production.
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations for applicable export-controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with composite structures for aerospace or UAV applications.
- Exposure to composite tooling, process development, or production quality.
- Experience comparing structural analysis with physical test results.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop composite structures and components for vehicle applications.
- Support laminate design and evaluate structural performance using hand calculations and FEA.
- Incorporate manufacturability, repeatability, and production scale into designs.
- Work with manufacturing teams to refine fabrication methods, tooling, and process documentation.
- Provide hands-on fabrication support, including prepreg layup, vacuum bagging, and bonded assemblies.
- Support validation testing and compare test results with analysis.
- Iterate designs and processes based on fabrication feedback, test results, and production needs.
- Contribute to technical documentation and engineering reviews.
- Support critical project milestones, including extended hours or weekends when needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance, dental and vision plans.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Paid time off.
- Funding for continuing education, training, and career growth.
- Performance-based incentives.
- Stock options or equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
