Mach Industries

Manager of Payload Systems and Integration

Huntington Beach, CA

Work authorization requiredDetected 81 days ago

Supply ChainMIL-STD

About the role

This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who wants to directly shape systems that reach the field quickly.

Own the end-to-end payload system, including warhead, fuzing, energetics, and effects
Own integration of payloads into operational platforms, ensuring performance at the full system level
Define and maintain System requirements and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Develop and own standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling, Integration, and Ground operations of energetic systems
Work directly with Vehicle Leads to drive system architecture, constraints, and tradeoffs
Own the verification and validation strategy for payload systems
Develop test plans, evaluation methodologies, and acceptance criteria tied to system requirements and mission outcomes
Rapidly iterate designs based on real-world test data
Validate handling, integration, and operational procedures through ground and flight test activities
Serve as the payload lead during test campaigns and flight operations

5-10+ years of experience in munitions, missile systems, or energetics
Experience operating in Flight test, range, or live-fire environments
Familiarity with fuze safety and arming requirements, including experience working with DoD/Service safety boards (e.g., Fuze Safety Review Board) and relevant MIL-STD guidelines

Experience delivering payloads on missiles, loitering munitions, or unmanned systems
Experience in fast-paced or early-stage engineering environments
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.
Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you'd like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security.

Ensure payload designs are practical, manufacturable, and mission-aligned including working with internal and external supply chain and manufacturing teams
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.
We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

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.

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