Flight Test Engineer

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

Mach Industries is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support the planning, execution, and analysis of ground and flight testing for autonomous aircraft and related systems.

This role works closely with design engineering, systems engineering, manufacturing, and Flight Operations to translate technical requirements into safe, executable tests. The Flight Test Engineer will develop test procedures, configure instrumentation, support test execution, evaluate results, and document whether test objectives were achieved.

This is an entry-level role intended for an engineer who has strong technical fundamentals and wants to develop hands-on experience testing rapidly evolving aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning and Development

• Translate system and subsystem requirements into measurable test objectives.
• Develop ground-test and flight-test procedures.
• Write test cards, test plans, and supporting readiness documentation.
• Define success criteria and identify the data required to evaluate them.
• Develop test matrices that account for configurations, conditions, and operating limits.
• Support the design of subsystem, integration, and vehicle-level tests.
• Coordinate test requirements with engineering and Flight Operations personnel.

Test Readiness

• Support Flight Readiness Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and other pre-test reviews.
• Coordinate the completion of pre-test actions and verify that test objectives are understood.
• Assist with test-hazard identification and mitigation.
• Verify that aircraft configuration, software, instrumentation, test equipment, and required personnel are ready for execution.
• Help prepare test sites, ground-support equipment, and data-acquisition systems.

Test Execution

• Support ground testing, hardware integration, and flight-test activities.
• Configure and verify instrumentation, telemetry, data-acquisition equipment, and test fixtures.
• Serve in assigned test-team positions under the direction of a Test Director or lead Flight Test Engineer.
• Monitor test progress and communicate deviations, hazards, and unexpected behavior.
• Capture test discrepancies, squawks, configuration changes, and relevant operator observations.
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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!