Propulsion Performance Engineer (Structural Analyst/Designer) at Mach Industries

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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$120,000 – $160,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • BS in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in a professional environment
  • Fundamental knowledge in structural mechanics and rotor-dynamics
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience for static structural, vibratory and heat transfer analysis in a professional environment
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Turbo-machinery components
  • Proficiency in NX/Teamcenter for product design and engineering
  • Fundamental thinker
  • Builder mentality, driven to create and improve not just maintain the status quo
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills with ability to develop scientific thinking in others as well as help teams to develop efficient tools and processes for success
  • Independent, flexible and well-spoken. Needs to be able to focus on the ultimate goal without getting lost in the weeds

Responsibilities

  • Analyze rotating and stationary components to determine stress, life, fatigue, etc
  • Develop tools/workflows in simulation software for speeding up repetitive tasks
  • Create analytical tools to perform basic analysis
  • Work with aerodynamic and mechanical designers and manufacturing to develop the ultimate component
  • Guide the drawing requirements for the component’s tolerance
  • Develop test procedures for component life
  • Communicate structural results and structural knowledge to the team

Skills

Structural Analysis
Stress Analysis
Fatigue Analysis
Finite Element Analysis
Turbine Design
Compressor Components
Rotating Machinery
Mechanical Design
Propulsion Systems
Manufacturing Processes
Component Testing

Mach Industries

About Mach Industries

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$82.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Relocation Assistance
Professional Development Budget
Meal Benefits

Risks

Competition from established companies like Anduril could overshadow Mach Industries' growth.
High valuation expectations may pressure Mach Industries to deliver results quickly.
Technical challenges with hydrogen-powered tech could hinder military adoption.

Differentiation

Mach Industries focuses on hydrogen-powered defense technologies, a novel approach in military tech.
The company aims to revolutionize defense procurement with agile, iterative development processes.
Mach Industries' field-sourced hydrogen offers a strategic advantage by reducing logistical burdens.

Upsides

Mach Industries secured $79M in Series A funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
The involvement of top-tier investors like Bedrock Capital highlights the company's market attractiveness.
Silicon Valley's interest in defense tech suggests a favorable environment for Mach Industries.

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