Fabrication Technician

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, 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 350 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 The Lead Fabrication Technician provides hands-on and technical leadership across advanced manufacturing projects, including custom test rig builds, structural aircraft modifications, and bespoke R&D hardware. This role combines precision welding, sheet metal fabrication, and machining expertise (aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium) with the ability to mentor technicians, prioritize shop workload, and uphold quality and safety standards. Success requires strong mechanical aptitude, close collaboration with engineers, and comfort adapting processes in a fast-moving, iterative environment. Availability for swing shifts is required to support development timelines. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of fabrication technicians, providing hands-on training, technique guidance, and quality oversight for welding, sheet metal, and machining work. Fabricate vehicle components, structural assemblies, and custom test fixtures using TIG welding, sheet metal techniques, and general metalworking, while setting the standard for weld and build quality. Perform and review high-quality welds (horizontal, vertical, and overhead) on aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel for both prototype and production applications. Operate the Flow Waterjet

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, 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 350 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 As a Composites Technician, you’ll fabricate, assemble, and finish composite structures that make up our unmanned defense systems. You’ll support both rapid prototypes (where speed and adaptability are key) and production builds (where consistency and precision drive mission success). You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers and fellow technicians, using advanced composite materials and processes to bring critical hardware to life. Key Responsibilities Perform lay-up, bagging, curing, trimming, and finishing of composite parts using prepreg, wet layup, and resin infusion techniques. Operate ovens and vacuum systems to cure composite structures. Trim and machine cured composite assemblies to tight tolerances. Drill, bond, fasten, and assemble composite substructures into final hardware. Conduct in-process inspections, measuring tolerances and identifying defects. Support prototype builds: adapting methods, iterating with engineers, and recording lessons learned. Support production builds: following controlled work instructions, ensuring repeatability, and meeting takt time. Handle sensitive materials and maintain clean work environments to prevent contamination. Maintain tooling and fixtures, reporting wear, and supporting continuous impro

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, 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 350 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 Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, test, and verification of mechanical and electromechanical systems for next-generation defense platforms. In this hands-on role, you’ll own structural engineering efforts from requirements derivation to conceptual design to production including analysis, fabrication, testing, and validation while optimizing for manufacturing, assembly, mass, cost and cross discipline requirements. You will work alongside multi-disciplinary teams to drive technical decisions, resolve complex integration challenges, and ensure structural designs are supported by test and analysis. You will own assembly and product level data packages including engineering drawings, GD&T, and analysis/test output. You will contribute throughout the entire hardware development cycle to ensure a successful product development. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving challenging mechanical problems, working with real hardware, and rapidly iterating on designs. You will also help establish structural engineering practices, mentor other engineers, and accelerate the development of hardware across the program. Key Responsibilities Own the mechanical de

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, 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 350 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 Mechanical Engineer to join our team in designing, prototyping, and iterating on mechanical and electromechanical systems that support next-generation defense platforms. In this hands-on role, you’ll design, analyze, and test parts and systems while optimizing for manufacturing, assembly, mass, cost and cross discipline requirements. You will work alongside experienced engineers and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop structural components and assemblies that meet demanding requirements for strength, stiffness, manufacturing, and performance. From developing CAD models to performing 1st order calculations to building prototypes and evaluating test results, you will contribute throughout the entire hardware development cycle. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving challenging mechanical problems, working with real hardware, and rapidly iterating on designs. Key Responsibilities Own the mechanical design and development of subsystem-level hardware, from early CAD concepts to functional prototypes to production. Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and associated documentation to support fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing. Support hands-on test

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, 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 350 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 an Air Vehicle Design Engineer to shape and integrate next-generation unmanned aircraft and missile systems. You will turn mission requirements into viable vehicle configurations, own the outer mold line (OML), and create the parametric geometry that carries each concept from an initial layout toward manufacturable hardware and flight test. This role sits at the intersection of conceptual aircraft design and advanced CAD. You will perform first-order sizing, develop and compare configuration concepts, define vehicle shape and internal arrangement, and build robust CAD models that evolve as requirements and discipline inputs change. The geometry you create will be used by Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Structures, GNC, Manufacturing, and Flight Test, and you will work directly with those teams to mature it. This role is part of Conceptual Design within Mach's Vehicle Design and Performance organization, alongside MDAO and Operational Performance. Conceptual Design creates, MDAO enables, and Operational Performance assesses. You will remain involved as your configurations move through preliminary design, fabrication, and test, using what the team learns to improve both the current vehicle and the next one. The ideal candidate

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, 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 350 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's Summer 2027 Engineering Internship, Mechanical is open for future engineers and builders who want to work with us. This is a paid, in-person, 12-week internship. Depending on your background and team placement, you might work on: Mechanical design — CAD, assemblies, mechanisms, and structural components for next-generation systems Prototyping & manufacturing — turning designs into hardware through machining, fabrication, 3D printing, and other manufacturing processes Testing & validation — building test setups, running experiments, analyzing results, and improving designs Structures & mechanisms — designing components that withstand demanding mechanical, thermal, and environmental requirements Systems integration — integrating mechanical hardware with electrical, embedded, and autonomous systems Engineering tools & analysis — simulations, modeling, tolerance analysis, and tools that accelerate hardware development What We're Looking For Enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in mechanical or a related engineering discipline Intellectual curiosity and the drive to own problems end-to-end Genuine interest in defense technology, national security, or the future of autono