Mechatronics Engineer

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.

Role Overview

We seek a Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in San Francisco building products around mechatronics and robotics. The team is small with high ownership and agency, operating as a start up within Mach Industries.

The engineer in this role will develop mechanical systems end-to-end, from ideation through deployment, working with your peers to make technical and design decisions in the early stages of the product development. High level responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Anticipate challenges in actuation, kinematics, sensor integration and embedded controls in order to help keep the team moving forward
• Make early technical and design decisions, from part selection through tradeoffs to ensure we can build and manufacture at scale
• Contribute to test plans, technical documentation, and engineering reviews.
• Validate design and iterate hardware based on performance feedback
• Build proof-of-concept designs, run experiments, and communicate findings

Required Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of mechatronics, mechanism design, kinematics and dynamics.
• Demonstrated hands-on turning ideas into hardware, bridging theory and practicality
• Experience taking ambiguous, open-ended problems and creating workable design with minimal oversight
• An intrinsic curiosity about hard problems and the motivation to learn unfamiliar systems
• Ability to lead reviews, influence cross-functional teams, and convey risks and solutions clearly
• Experience making design decisions around 3D CAD, 2D drawings, material selection, and manufacturability.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent practical experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, robotics, physics, or mathematics.
• Experience with rapid fabrication, tolerance analysis and mechanical simulation
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and evaluate tradeoffs to get a complete system working
• Proven record of mechanically integrating electronics (sensors, PCBs, antennas, batteries) in complex assemblies
• 3+ years of experience taking hardware products from concept to production, with a portfolio of shipped mechanical designs

$115,000 - $150,000 USD

$155,000 - $195,000 USD

Principal Engineer

$195,000 - $260,000 USD

At Mach, we believe that compensation is more than just a paycheck. It's a comprehensive package designed to reward the time, skills, and expertise you bring to our team. We are committed to offering competitive compensation that is equitable, transparent, and aligned with market trends.

Key Elements of Our Compensation Philosophy:

• Competitive Salaries : We continuously research market rates to ensure our salaries are competitive with those in our industry and geographic location.
• Performance-Based Incentives : Our bonus structure is tied to both individual and company performance, creating a win-win scenario that motivates our team members to excel.
• Equity Participation : We offer stock options or equity to employees, ensuring that you share in the success and growth of the company.
• Benefit Packages : Our benefits include healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off, because we understand that your well-being extends beyond the office.
• Professional Development : We allocate funds for continuing education, training, and career growth.
• Transparency : We are committed to openness about our compensation tiers and how decisions are made, ensuring trust and mutual respect.

By joining Mach, you’re not just accepting a job—you’re becoming a key part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Together, we aim to create a rewarding environment that sets the stage for long-term success.

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!