December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical
Mach Industries
About the Role
Mach Industries is seeking a New Grad Mechanical Engineer to join our team in designing, prototyping, and iterating on mechanical and electromechanical systems that support next-generation defense platforms. In this hands-on role, you’ll contribute to the development of innovative manufacturable hardware. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in prototyping and refining mechanical systems, and optimizing designs for performance and scalability. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll help shape the next wave of defense technologies, from concept to deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the mechanical design and development of subsystem-level hardware, from early CAD concepts to functional prototypes, all the way through mass production.
- Integrate mechanical systems with sensors, actuators, and embedded control hardware.
- Lead hands-on testing, including design validation and hardware iteration based on performance feedback.
- Drive manufacturability, part selection, and tolerance stack-up decisions for scalable production.
- Apply mechanical fundamentals (thermal, structural, materials) to inform robust, lightweight designs.
- Contribute to test plans, technical documentation, and engineering reviews.
- Perform analytical modeling and simulation to evaluate mechanical system performance, guide design decisions, and inform trade studies.
- Ability to support critical project milestones, including working extended hours or weekends.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Mechanical Engineering
- Prototyping
- CAD
- Thermal fundamentals
- Structural fundamentals
- Materials fundamentals
- Analytical modeling
- Simulation
- NX
- SolidWorks
- Python
- MATLAB
- C++
- FEA
- Aerodynamics
- Fluid dynamics
- Thermal management
- Lightweight materials
- Composites
- Additive manufacturing
Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on designing and prototyping mechanical systems (can be in a professional, hobby or academic setting).
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD by December 2026 or January 2027.
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. • 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. • 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $105,000—$110,000 USD (base salary only)
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Benefit packages including healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off.
- Professional development funds for continuing education, training, and career growth.