Mechanical Engineer, Fluids & Packaging

Mach Industries • Victorville, CA

1d • $105,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Mach Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in fluid systems and hardware packaging. The role develops fluid-related mechanical hardware and packaging solutions for platforms including KV and LASR, with additional packaging needs for CONEX or VLS. It spans CAD, prototyping, integration, and testing, with an emphasis on meeting performance and manufacturing needs. The role may require extended hours and weekends as needed.

Applicants must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Employment offers may be conditioned on authorization to receive controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of mechanical engineering experience, with a background in fluid systems, mechanical packaging, or both.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, such as NX or SolidWorks.
• Experience developing and integrating mechanical hardware.
• Ability to work through packaging constraints and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with flight hardware or aerospace fluid systems.
• Experience packaging hardware for vehicle or launch-system integration.
• Familiarity with fluid analysis, thermal management, or pressure-system design.
• Experience with FEA or other engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fluid-system hardware and mechanical packaging for platform needs.
• Support hardware design and integration for KV and LASR, and packaging for CONEX or VLS.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, and interface definitions for mechanical assemblies.
• Evaluate routing, packaging constraints, clearances, serviceability, and system interfaces.
• Support prototyping, fit checks, integration, and hands-on testing.
• Drive manufacturability, part selection, and tolerance stack-up decisions.
• Contribute to test plans, technical documentation, and engineering reviews.
• Support critical project milestones, including extended hours or weekends when needed.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives through a bonus structure tied to individual and company performance.
• Stock options or equity participation.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off.
• Funds for continuing education, training, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level