Thermal 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 Thermal Test Engineer to support the development, qualification, and production of aerospace and defense systems. This role will be responsible for planning, developing, executing, and analyzing thermal and environmental tests on components, subsystems, and integrated systems.

The Thermal Test Engineer will work closely with Mechanical, Thermal, Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to ensure products meet defined thermal performance, reliability, and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute thermal and environmental test plans for aerospace and defense hardware, including components, subsystems, and system-level assemblies.
• Develop detailed test procedures, test requirements, instrumentation plans, test configurations, and test readiness documentation.
• Plan and execute thermal cycling, thermal vacuum (TVAC), thermal soak, temperature/humidity, high/low temperature, and other environmental tests as applicable to program requirements.
• Support qualification, acceptance, development, and verification testing throughout the product lifecycle.
• Configure and operate environmental test chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, thermal cycling equipment, and associated test systems.
• Select, install, calibrate, and verify test instrumentation including thermocouples, RTDs, pressure sensors, heat flux sensors, and other data acquisition instrumentation.
• Monitor test execution and ensure test conditions remain within approved limits and procedures.
• Collect, process, reduce, and analyze thermal test data to evaluate product performance against requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot test anomalies, instrumentation issues, chamber/equipment problems, and hardware performance issues.
• Support root-cause investigations for thermal test failures and unexpected test results.
• Support thermal model validation and correlation using test data.
• Generate comprehensive test reports documenting test configuration, procedures, results, anomalies, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Participate in engineering reviews including test readiness reviews, preliminary/design reviews, test result reviews, and failure review boards.
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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!