Summer 2027 Engineering Internship, Software/GNC

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, Software 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: Flight Sciences — aerodynamics, performance, stability & control, trajectory analysis, and modeling for next-generation aerospace systems Flight Test Operations — planning and executing flight tests, developing test cards and procedures, analyzing flight data, and supporting safe and effective test operations Vehicle Design — aerodynamic, structural, thermal, and mechanical design of aircraft and aerospace vehicles Propulsion & Aerothermal Systems — propulsion integration, thermal management, combustion, and performance analysis for advanced aerospace platforms Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) — guidance algorithms, flight control, navigation, state estimation, and trajectory planning for autonomous and crewed systems Systems Integration — integrating airframe, propulsion, avionics, GNC, software, and other subsystems into a complete flight vehicle Modeling & Simulation — hi

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 Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support the industrialization of our products for high-rate production. In this role, you will work closely with the Product Engineering, Build Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations teams to design, validate, and launch high-volume manufacturing systems using cutting-edge Manufacturing Engineering techniques. This internship is focused on building at scale—delivering reliable hardware at speed. At Mach Industries, we are building decentralized, autonomous systems to maintain an allied American edge in modern warfare. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern , you will contribute to developing flexible, adaptable manufacturing systems that enable rapid production at scale. Working with a world-class engineering team, you will help bridge the gap between design and rate-manufacturing, delivering solutions that support manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and rapid ramp. Key Responsibilities Support production planning from late-stage prototype builds through Mass-Production ramp at Mach’s Forge Factories. Assist in designing high-throughput manufacturing systems that achieve world-class First-Pass-Yield at target cycle times. Support product design optimization using first-principles

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

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, Electrical 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: Electrical design — circuit design, power electronics, PCB/PCBA development, and electrical architectures for next-generation systems PCBA development — schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, board bring-up, debugging, and design for manufacturing Embedded systems — firmware, microcontrollers, real-time systems, sensors, and interfaces for hardware platforms Prototyping & manufacturing — building, assembling, reworking, and iterating on electrical hardware from prototype through production Testing & validation — developing test setups, running experiments, analyzing data, and validating electrical systems under demanding conditions Power & controls — power distribution, motor control, sensing, signal conditioning, and control systems Systems integration — integrating electrical hardware with mechanical, embedded, autonomous, and other system components Engineering too

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 New Grad 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 contribute to the development of innovative manufacturable hardware. At Mach Industries, we are redefining the future of defense through advanced, scalable platforms. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in prototyping and refining mechanical systems, and optimizing designs for performance and scalability. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll help shape the next wave of defense technologies, from concept to deployment. Key Responsibilities Own the mechanical design and development of subsystem-level hardware, from early CAD concepts to functional prototypes, all the way through mass production. Integrate mechanical systems with sensors, actuators, and embedded control hardware. Lead hands-on testing, including design validation and hardware iteration based on performance feedback. Drive manufacturability, part selection, and tolerance stack-up decisions for scalable production. Apply mechanical fundamentals (thermal, structural, materials) to inform robust, lightweight designs. Contr

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 New Graduate Software Engineer to develop software for next-generation autonomous defense systems. Depending on your experience and interests, you may contribute to embedded software, firmware, flight software, autonomy, simulation, developer infrastructure, or mission applications. You will collaborate with engineers across avionics, GNC, systems, test, and hardware to build, integrate, and deploy reliable software on real-world platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, learning across disciplines, and taking ownership of software from initial development through testing and deployment. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous aircraft, missiles, propulsion systems, and related defense platforms. Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code in C, C++, Rust, Python, or similar languages. Contribute to one or more technical areas, including embedded software, firmware, flight software, autonomy, simulation, mission applications, and developer infrastructure. Collaborate with avionics, GNC, systems, test, and mechanical engineers to support hardware-software integration. Build tools, automated tests, and simulation environmen