Senior MDAO Engineer

About Mach Industries

Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 220 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

The Role

Mach Industries is seeking a Senior MDAO Engineer to assist with the development of new vehicles and the software tools 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 for mature programs are translated into future development.

Key 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.

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

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

Required Qualifications

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

• 2+ years of experience in a related role.

• 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

• 5+ years of experience in a related role

• 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

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.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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!