Engineering Program Manager

The posting, as Mach Industries wrote it

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 Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to own the programmatic mechanics of a vehicle program — schedule tracking, risk and issue management, review cadence, and cross-functional coordination — so that the Chief Engineer's time stays focused on technical authority rather than schedule bookkeeping. You will act as the Chief Engineer's execution counterpart: surfacing schedule and resourcing risk before it becomes a problem, keeping Department Heads and the Capability Development Manager (CDM) in sync with program status, and ensuring that commitments made to leadership and the customer are grounded in what the schedule and risk register actually show.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day program mechanics of a vehicle: schedule tracking, the risk/issue register, review cadence, and cross-functional coordination logistics.
• Own how the program tracks and reports schedule, risk, and dependencies, along with key metrics and KPIs.
• Own the timeline for SRR, CODR, PDR, and CDR — content ownership of each review stays with the Chief Engineer and Responsible Engineers; the EPM owns how the program tracks and reports against that timeline.
• Track overall program cost and budget alongside Finance.
• Surface schedule and resourcing risk to the Chief Engineer and relevant Department Heads as soon as it becomes visible in the tracking data, rather than at the next scheduled review.
• Coordinate cross-functionally between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Staffing on behalf of a given vehicle program.
• Provide consolidated, accurate program status updates to company leadership, Growth team, and customers.
• Coordinate closely with the Capability Development Manager (CDM) to keep customer-facing commitments and internal schedule tracking in sync.
• Route scope changes or additional resourcing requests to the relevant Department Head for review before they're reflected in the schedule.
• Jointly escalate, alongside the Chief Engineer and Department Head, any schedule or resourcing risk that can't be resolved between them — providing the supporting data for that escalation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a program or project management role on a hardware, engineering, o

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s your contributions and invests in your growth. Together, we aim to create a rewarding environment that sets the stage for long-term success.

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Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

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.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!