Propulsion Test Engineer - High-Impact, Equity Eligible

Mach Industries; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach Industries in California is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support calibration and testing of advanced small engine systems for airborne defense platforms. As a Propulsion Test Engineer, you will help ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability of propulsion systems powering autonomous defense platforms.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to create high-performance, manufacturable engines, contribute to test cell design, data acquisition, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on engine systems.
• Experience with test operations and flight test campaigns helpful.
• Proficient with CAD tools and analysis software.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and iteration of mechanical systems.
• Willing to support short-term off-site testing at ranges.

Responsibilities

• Create test systems and instrumentation packages.
• Develop control systems for test cells ensuring data accuracy.
• Execute verification and validation test plans for engines.
• Assist in assembly, integration, and testing of first articles.
• Collaborate with propulsion design, systems integration, and manufacturing.
• Analyze test data to validate engine performance and identify anomalies.
• Support short-term off-site testing at multiple test ranges.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Engine systems

Flight test development

Prototyping & testing

Test operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Job description

Mach Industries in California is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support calibration and testing of advanced small engine systems for airborne defense platforms. As a Propulsion Test Engineer, you will help ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability of propulsion systems powering autonomous defense platforms.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to create high-performance, manufacturable engines, contribute to test cell design, data acquisition, and