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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 Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Energetics to lead the development and industrialization of manufacturing systems for solid rocket motors (SRMs), pyrotechnics, and energetic products. This role will have end-to-end technical ownership of energetic manufacturing capability, from early manufacturing concepts and process architecture through facility buildout, equipment integration, commissioning, qualification, and production launch. You will define how energetic products are manufactured at scale: translating product and process requirements into manufacturing cells, production lines, hazardous-process facilities, equipment specifications, controls architectures, material flows, and commissioning plans. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring coordination across product engineering, manufacturing, automation, facilities, EHS, quality, operations, external A/E firms, equipment OEMs, and systems integrators. The ideal candidate has personally taken complex manufacturing systems from concept through production and is comfortable operating as the technical DRI for large, multidisciplinary capital projects. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing System & Line Design Own the manufacturing architecture for solid r

Skeletons, lasers, tattoo buses — the Torq brand grabs attention like nothing else in cybersecurity. And we're growing like crazy, backed by Series D funding, 200% employee growth, and 300% revenue growth. Fueling Torq's momentum is our game-changing AI SOC platform, backed by a team and culture that makes Torq one of Forbes' Best Startup Employers in America, and a Business Insider 'startup to bet your career on'. Life at Torq is all gas, no brakes. We're a team of relentless, collaborative go-getters pushing the boundaries of what's possible for security automation. Every role is an essential driver of Torq's success as the AI-native autonomous SecOps platform of choice for security teams across the Fortune 500. We are looking for a Sales Engineer to build, implement and manage top standard SE strategy in an outstanding hyper-growth environment. In this role you’ll help our sales team to evangelize the power of Torq by assessing and understanding the technical business needs of our customers and prospects to help them achieve maximum value from our solution. This remote position is based in the Chicagoland area; candidates are required to be in territory. What you’ll do: Provide outstanding and effective pre-sales technical expertise and sales engineering processes. Lead the Sales Engineering team in following sales methodology and best practices, as well as ensuring proper use of CRM system Partner with sales leadership and product groups to drive operational excellence and efficiency and meet quarterly and annual sales targets Ensure accuracy and accountability with internal systems and tools Provide technical guidance and support to the sales team, ensuring that they have the knowledge and tools needed to be successful Deliver compelling presentations to customers and prospects to ensure they understand the value of our solution Promote products and business solutions at conferences, forums, and seminars. Participate in regional industry events/orga

Atlas Stream Processing enables developers to continuously process streaming data alongside critical application data stored in their database. It builds on MongoDB’s integrated developer data platform, so developers can stand up a stream processor and database with just a few API calls and lines of code, all fully managed. Our product is quickly gaining traction, and we are adding core features that you will contribute to and own. The team owns the C++ stream processing engine that powers Atlas Stream Processing, built on top of MongoDB's Aggregation Framework. The team operates like a startup within the company, a small group with real autonomy, responsible for everything from the core execution engine and stream processing stages . We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and evolve this execution engine. Position Expectations Design, build, and deliver core components of the system in collaboration with other stakeholders Help shape architecture, development practices, and escalation policies as the teams and the product grow Mentor fellow engineers and assume ownership and accountability of projects Qualifications Strong background in database internals or building core components for data processing systems (including query execution, storage engines, autotuning, and workload optimization) 5+ years of experience in building database services, distributed systems, and/or foundational cloud services at scale Proven success in designing, writing, testing, debugging, performance tuning, possessing a strong grip on the foundational material of computer science, and maintaining distributed and/or highly concurrent software systems in large, long-lived code bases Good verbal and written technical communication skills, desire to collaborate with colleagues, mentor fellow engineers, and assume project ownership and accountability Track record of identifying problems, implementing solutions, and delivering complex projects in distributed systems or

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 Energetics is seeking a Structural Engineer focused on design and stress analysis for next-generation aerospace and defense systems. In this role, you will support the conceptual and preliminary structural development of high-performance vehicles and energetic platforms by driving structural layouts, FEM modeling, load path development, and structural trade studies. Key Responsibilities Develop structural layouts and aeromechanical architectures for advanced aerospace and defense platforms. Perform structural and mechanical analysis including load path development, stress analysis, vibration assessments, and structural sizing. Build and analyze FEM models including mesh generation, boundary conditions, load cases, and design trade studies. Support integration of aerodynamic, propulsion, and structural systems to ensure performance and structural integrity. Evaluate metallic and composite structures under static, dynamic, and thermal loading environments. Perform trade studies focused on stiffness, strength, mass optimization, manufacturability, and system integration. Collaborate closely with propulsion, flight sciences, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams throughout vehicle development. Participate in technical design reviews and

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 We are building the industrial base required to deter adversaries and win the next generation of conflict. That starts with factories capable of producing advanced composite structures at unprecedented scale, speed, and quality. As a Lead Build Engineer (Composites), you will own the integration, build, and test of composite structures and assemblies, from early prototypes through production ramp. You will operate at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and test, ensuring that what we design can be built reliably, repeatedly, and at rate. This is not a coordination role. You will be on the floor, solving problems in real time, driving hardware to completion. Key Responsibilities Lead hands-on build of composite structures (airframes, tanks, ducts, control surfaces, etc.) Drive daily execution against build schedules by removing blockers, re-sequencing work, and maintaining momentum Translate engineering intent into executable builds under real-world constraints Define and execute bonding, fastening, trimming, and finishing operations Lead fit-up, alignment, and tolerance closure across multi-part assemblies Develop and refine composite processes including: Layup (manual and automated) Cure cycles (oven/autoclave) Trimming, machining, and s

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 Energetics is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician to support the development, integration, and testing of next-generation propulsion and energetic systems for advanced defense applications. In this role, you will work directly on propulsion hardware and test infrastructure that enable rapid development, validation, and deployment of mission-critical systems. Key Responsibilities Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain propulsion test stands and associated ground support equipment, including high-pressure gas systems (GN2, GHe), pneumatic systems, and hydraulic infrastructure. Assemble, integrate, and test propulsion hardware including rocket engines, valves, regulators, feed systems, tubing, and propellant lines for development and qualification testing. Execute proof pressure, burst, leak, and flow testing procedures to validate propulsion hardware performance and structural integrity. Install, route, and calibrate instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, and other sensors used during propulsion test operations. Interface with data acquisition (DAQ) systems to support test setup, sensor verification, and collection of accurate test data during operations. Support hot-fire and cold-flow test campaigns

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 Energetics is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to support the planning, execution, and analysis of next-generation propulsion and energetic systems for advanced defense applications. In this role, you will work directly on propulsion hardware, test infrastructure, and data-driven test campaigns that enable rapid development, validation, and deployment of mission-critical systems. You will serve as the bridge between design and flight, ensuring propulsion systems perform reliably under extreme operating conditions. Key Responsibilities Test Design & Setup: Design and maintain propulsion test stands and ground support systems used to secure engines during static fire and development testing. Execution: Lead and support test campaigns ranging from component-level testing (valves, regulators, feed systems) to full-scale integrated rocket engine hot-fire operations. Data Analysis: Use high-speed sensors and instrumentation to collect and analyze pressure, temperature, and thrust data to validate performance against specifications. Safety & Operations: Execute and oversee hazardous operations involving high-pressure systems and cryogenic propellants such as liquid oxygen (LOX), ensuring strict safety compliance and operational disciplin

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 Energetics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own the industrialization of our products for high-rate production. In this role, you will work closely with the mechanical design and production teams to develop processes, tooling, and build documentation that ensure builds are repeatable, cost-effective, and meet stringent quality standards. This role is focused on building at scale—delivering reliable hardware every time. Key Responsibilities Fully own production processes from build readiness through steady-state manufacturing. Design and qualify manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tools, and jigs to enable repeatable builds. Develop, document, and release controlled work instructions and quality gates to ensure repeatability and reliability. Drive the optimization of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly processes, focusing on content reduction, assembly simplification, and built-in quality. Provide daily production support and implement SPC, PFMEA, and root cause corrective action for non-conformances. Travel to machine suppliers and contract manufacturers to oversee equipment bring-up and manufacturing trials. Partner with technicians to train, enforce standard work, and improve safety/ergonomics. Work with supply chain to ensur

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 Avionics Build Engineer is responsible for the build, integration, testing, and continuous improvement of avionics hardware and electrical systems. This role works closely with avionics technicians, electrical engineers, and production teams to ensure avionics assemblies and harnesses are built and integrated correctly, efficiently, and to aerospace quality standards. The engineer will troubleshoot build issues, develop and improve manufacturing processes, create work instructions, support non-conformance resolution, and implement systems that improve production quality, traceability, and reliability. You will own avionics builds from early prototypes through production, working hands-on with technicians and engineers to assemble, integrate, troubleshoot, and improve flight hardware. Key Responsibilities Own the build, integration, and bring-up of avionics systems, electrical assemblies, and wire harnesses. Develop, improve, and maintain avionics manufacturing instructions, work orders, BOMs, drawings, and assembly documentation. Troubleshoot electrical and avionics hardware using schematics, wiring diagrams, and test equipment. Implement corrective and preventative actions. Partner with design engineering to build initial prototypes and ide

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 Build Engineer to own the transformation of our products from new designs to reality. In this role, you will work closely with the Product Engineering and Manufacturing teams to build first articles, enable rapid design iteration, and capture critical lessons that shape how products mature into production. This is a hands-on role that demands resourcefulness, speed, and technical rigor. At Mach Industries, we are building decentralized, autonomous systems to maintain an allied American edge in modern warfare. As a Build Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in proving out design concepts through the initial manufacturing phase. Working with a world-class engineering team, you will bridge the gap between design and manufacturing, delivering solutions that ensure manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and mission-critical reliability. Key Responsibilities Act as the engineering owner for prototype builds across multiple products. Translate design intent into practical build steps, processes, and checklists for technicians. Debug and resolve design/manufacturability issues directly with design engineers. Actively participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability of design concepts. Capture lessons learned and feed

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 Warehouse Specialist is a highly organized and detail-oriented individual responsible for supporting inventory, coordinating shipping, and receiving operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate should be versatile, able to handle multiple tasks, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. This role involves monitoring inventory transactions, resolving discrepancies, implementing process improvements, and supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with ERP and WMS systems, and a keen eye for detail to drive accuracy and operational efficiency. This position will involve a balance of inventory management duties as well as active participation in shipping and receiving tasks. Key Responsibilities Maintain the integrity of inventory data within the ERP/WMS system, ensuring accuracy and real-time visibility for decision-making. Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy and efficiency. Process inventory adjustments, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards. Support ERP inventory module functions, includ

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 Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting activities across the organization. This role will work closely with the Corporate Controller and broader operations team to maintain accurate financial records, support internal reporting, and assist with accounting processes. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to develop hands-on experience in a fast-paced defense technology environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, learning new systems quickly, and working collaboratively across departments. You will support a wide range of accounting functions including reconciliations, invoice processing, financial tracking, reporting support, and general finance operations. Key Responsibilities Maintain and enter financial data within QuickBooks and internal accounting systems Support accounts payable processes including invoice review, coding, and vendor coordination Assist with account reconciliations, expense reporting, and transaction verification Prepare and maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting activities Assist

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 We are seeking a Senior Platform Security Engineer to lead security efforts across our growing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) portfolio. This role focuses on securing both hardware and increasingly software-driven systems, including autonomy platforms, command-and-control (C2) applications, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and embedded devices. As our products scale and become more connected, the attack surface expands across edge, air, and cloud environments. This role ensures security is built into the full system lifecycle—from hardware and firmware to applications and distributed services. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end product security across UAS platforms, including embedded systems, flight software, APIs, backend services, and cloud infrastructure. Design and implement secure architectures covering device identity, authentication, authorization, and data protection. Perform security assessments across software, firmware, and hardware, including application testing, code review, and adversarial analysis. Build and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing, scanning, and policy enforcement. Partner with software, hardware, and firmware teams to embed security into the development lifecycle. Secure communications

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 We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations supporting the build of composite airframe structures and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) . This role is responsible for supervising technicians, driving execution to the production schedule, and ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with engineering, quality, and configuration control requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in aerospace manufacturing environments involving composite fabrication, structural assembly, and final integration of flight hardware. This person must be capable of balancing schedule, quality, and safety while maintaining strict process discipline across airframe production and UAS assembly operations . The Production Supervisor will play a critical role in scaling production capacity, developing frontline talent, and delivering reliable hardware ready for test and deployment. Key Responsibilities Lead daily production activities across composite fabrication, airframe assembly, subassembly integration, avionics, and final vehicle build operations Supervise, coach, and develop technicians and lead technicians to ensure strong technical execution, accountability, and

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 Fabrication Technician plays a critical role in hands-on prototyping and advanced manufacturing, supporting a wide range of projects including custom test rig builds, structural aircraft modifications, and bespoke hardware for R&D efforts. This position demands precision welding, sheet metal fabrication, and machining expertise, particularly in aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium, as well as the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD models. Candidates should bring a deep understanding of fabrication techniques, including basic CNC, waterjet operation, TIG welding, and general metalworking. Being comfortable adapting processes in a fast-moving, highly iterative environment is of utmost importance as well. Success in this role requires an eye for detail, a strong mechanical aptitude, and seamless collaboration with engineers and technicians across disciplines. The technician must be willing and available to work swing shifts to support critical development timelines. Key Responsibilities Fabricate vehicle components, structural assemblies, and custom test fixtures using TIG welding, sheet metal techniques, and general metalworking. Perform high-quality welds (horizontal, vertical, and overhead) on aluminum, stainless