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
We are seeking a engineer to join our new and non-defense consumer robotics program. Robotic hands are a dedicated area of development for our group and this role offers significant ownership in solving challenges related to handling everyday objects with different shapes, weights, and textures. Our robotics engineers work end to end to build complete systems, partnering closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to turn concepts into products.
Key Responsibilities
Make early architecture and component decisions with safety, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability in mind
Own decisions about mechanisms that determine dexterity, strength, and range of motion
Develop and tune hand controls so the robot can grasp securely, adjust its grip, and handle fragile or unfamiliar objects
Champion systems integration by partnering with electrical, mechanical, and software peers to bring the complete hand system to life
Conduct rigorous reliability testing, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations, using experiments and analysis to guide the next design
Required Qualifications
Experience designing robotic hand mechanisms and actuator control systems
Demonstrated hands-on experience turning ideas into hardware and bridging theory and practice
Experience taking ambiguous, open-ended problems and creating workable designs
Intrinsic curiosity about hard problems and the motivation to learn unfamiliar systems
Ability to lead reviews, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate risks and solutions clearly
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, computer science, robotics, physics, or a related engineering discipline
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced understanding of robotic hand mechanisms, kinematics, dynamics, and motion and force control.
Experience with compact motor-transmission assemblies, tendon-driven or linkage-based fingers, force or tactile sensing, and grasp stability
Familiarity with robotic hardware such as actuators, gearboxes, motors, bearings and sensors
Hands-on prototyping skills and experience troubleshooting mechanical and electromechanical systems
Knowledge of reliability testing, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations
Hands-on experience using structural FEA to drive design optimization, including stiffness, strength, and mass optimization
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Onshape, SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, or similar tools.
3+ years of experience taking robotic or electromechanical hardware from concept through validation and deployment.
Additional Requirements
Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
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. Learn more about the ITAR here .
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