Propulsion Integration 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 a Propulsion Integration Engineer to lead the design, integration, and testing of propulsion systems for our next-generation autonomous vehicles. At Mach, we exist to build the next-generation platforms that maintain an allied American edge. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing advanced propulsion systems that meet the critical needs of modern defense technology. The role will involve designing propulsion components, integrating them into unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), and executing rigorous testing protocols to ensure system reliability and performance.

The future of warfare is in decentralized unmanned systems—and our adversaries currently dominate the scaled production of these systems. To stay ahead, we must not only catch up, but leap ahead by creating a new class of hardware that provides a strategic dollar-to-dollar edge over our adversaries. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in developing propulsion systems that drive this next-generation technology. You’ll work at the forefront of defense innovation, collaborating with a small but highly capable team to design, test, and manufacture cutting-edge systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and integration of propulsion systems (engines, fuel systems, components) for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), advancing the next generation of defense technologies.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure aerodynamic performance, mechanical integrity, and system functionality, driving end-to-end development from concept to prototype testing.

• Design and fabricate prototype components, testing them rigorously to meet performance goals and optimize propulsion system efficiency.

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for propulsion systems, ensuring they meet mission-critical performance, safety, and reliability standards.

• Collaborate with external vendors, managing partnerships to ensure timely and successful integration of propulsion components into UAV platforms.

• Support live demonstrations and field testing, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance during tests and hardware evaluations.

• Maintain a focus on scalable, cost-effective solutions that create a strategic advantage in the evolving landscape of modern warfare.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of propulsion or propulsion integration experience, preferably with air breathing engines, rocket systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or similar platforms.

• Proven ability to design, test, and integrate propulsion systems, from prototype through to operational systems.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NX/Teamcenter and advanced CAD tools for component and system design.

• Hands-on experience with jet engine testing, including test practices, instrumentation, data analysis, and performance validation.

• Knowledge of Engine Management Systems (EMS) and experience with motorsport or OEM systems.

• Practical experience working in a machine shop, with a working knowledge of shop safety protocols and procurement practices.

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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 at the end of December providing an extra 10 days off

• Competitive paid time off (PTO) policies.

Company Provided Meals

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

Retirement & Financial Security

• 401(k) Plan (U.S. Only): We offer a company 401k with 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.

Mach Industries is 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 on a mission to build the next-generation platforms that maintain the allied American edge in modern warfare. Backed by $85M in funding, we are innovating at the intersection of defense and advanced manufacturing to create hardware that is strategically superior—not just in design, but also in production. We will produce these platforms by the millions to deter kinetic conflict, ensuring that the U.S. military and its allies maintain a technological and operational advantage over adversaries.

The future of warfare is evolving rapidly, and at Mach, we are ready to meet it head-on. We build decentralized unmanned systems that can scale rapidly, but more importantly, we create hardware that gives us a strategic dollar-to-dollar edge. By developing and producing these systems in decentralized, flexible factories, we are ensuring that our supply chain remains both defensible and adaptable—a critical advantage in today's global defense landscape.

If you want to help redefine the future of defense and contribute to building systems that will help secure the U.S. and its allies for generations, we want to hear from you. Join us in the fight to defend the American way of life and to build the platforms that will define the future of warfare.

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!