MDAO Engineer

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge weapons to the Department of Defense.

Mach Industries is seeking an MDAO Engineer to assist with development of new vehicles and the tools and methods used to design and analyze them. This role ensures that Mach’s vehicles are high performing and capable of meeting the demanding mission requirements set for them.

You will work with a variety of disciplines to develop the multidisciplinary design, analysis, and optimization (MDAO) software that is used to design and analyze performance for vehicles across Mach’s product suite. Your work will incorporate both classic conceptual design techniques and data from later design efforts all the way through flight tests to ensure mission capabilities are well understood and learnings from mature programs are translated into future development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and integrate MDAO software for use in the initial sizing of Mach’s vehicles.

• Conduct trade studies and optimization runs to provide design guidance in the conceptual design process for new vehicles.

• Incorporate data from higher fidelity analysis and test results to understand current vehicle performance and improve future development efforts.

• Interface with other teams to incorporate design guidance into MDAO tooling.

• Understand design workflows between different disciplines and ensure all needed inputs and outputs are provided to relevant stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Broad knowledge of how various aerospace disciplines influence aircraft design.

• Experience with a high-level programming language such as Python or C++.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in a related role (substantially more may influence leveling).

• Experience with Python for scientific programming in a version-controlled environment.

• Experience with UAV development, particularly in sizing and configuration trade studies.

• Knowledge of optimization techniques and other computational design methods.

Benefits at Mach Industries
At Mach Industries, we are committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to offer financial security and foster personal and professional growth. Here’s an overview of the benefits available to full-time employees:

Competitive Compensation Package
The salary range for this position is an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including experience, education, skills, and business considerations. The actual salary offered may vary. In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may receive equity grants, which are considered part of Mach Industries’ total compensation package.

Healthcare & Wellness Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Coverage: For U.S. employees, Mach Industries provides platinum-level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee, with 90% of coverage for dependents.

Generous Time Off & Leave Policies

• Holiday Calendar: We offer a generous holiday schedule including 13 holidays.

• Holiday Shutdown: An additional 10 days off at the end of December.

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Policies

Company-Provided Meals

• Daily Meals & Snacks: Daily catered lunches, fully stocked kitchens with snacks, drinks, a coffee bar, and more!

Retirement & Financial Security

• 401(k) Plan (U.S. Only): We offer a company 401k with a 5% match to provide for your financial future.

Relocation Assistance
We offer relocation support for eligible positions, ensuring a smooth transition for team members moving for work.

At Mach Industries, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and personal growth. We want to ensure you have the tools and resources you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Why Mach Industries?
At Mach Industries, we are pioneering the future of defense through scalable, decentralized technologies. You’ll be part of a small, dynamic team tackling some of the hardest engineering problems in modern warfare. Your work will directly contribute to building systems that ensure global stability and preparedness through innovative, manufacturable designs.

Join us in shaping the future of warfare and securing the American way of life.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!