Structural Engineer - Full Vehicle Concepts

About the role

Mach Industries is seeking a Structural Engineer with a focus on conceptual and preliminary design efforts. In this role, you will drive the structural configuration and analysis of next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in support of advanced defense programs. This will be done through leading structural architecture trades, developing early-phase FEM models, defining load paths and material selections, and integrating structural considerations into multidisciplinary vehicle design decisions. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this role demands technical rigor, design leadership, and a broad understanding of aerospace engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of primary structural configuration for UAS concepts (load-path definition, material/section selection, structural envelope/layout).
• Translate concept-level vehicle definitions into structural layouts and FEM models (mesh generation, boundary conditions, load cases, sizing).
• Drive trade studies: structural mass vs performance, manufacturability, stiffness/strength/weight, material alternatives (metal, composite).
• Provide input to downstream design phases: ensure layout decisions are traceable to concept-level choices and influence detail design.
• Mentor junior structural analysts/designers: review work, provide technical guidance, promote best practices in early-design FEM methods.
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews, present structural metrics, implications of layout decisions, risk/opportunity assessments.
• Required Qualifications
• 5-10+ years of structural design/analysis experience in aerospace environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead structural configuration and trades in early design phases.
• Experience building global FEM models for aircraft.
• Knowledge of structural mechanics fundamentals (load paths, stiffness/strength, structural layout, materials).
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary early-design setting.

Requirements

• Proficiency with FEMAP and NASTRAN.
• Experience with developing deployed UAS platforms starting at the conceptual level.
• Experience in startup environments.
• Disclosures
• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

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.

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