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About Mach Industries
Founded in 2022, 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 Principal Systems Engineer to lead the use of modeling and
simulation throughout the aircraft design process. This person will develop
integrated aircraft-level simulations, evaluate design alternatives, and
translate analysis into clear engineering decisions.
The role requires close collaboration with the aerodynamics, structures,
propulsion, electrical, controls, and vehicle systems teams. The ideal
candidate combines strong technical depth in aircraft simulation with the
leadership and communication skills needed to drive multidisciplinary design
decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Own the architecture, development, and validation of integrated aircraft simulations.
Use simulation to guide aircraft configuration, subsystem sizing, requirements, and design trade studies.
Integrate aerodynamic, structural, propulsion, electrical, mass-properties, controls, and mission-performance models.
Lead multidisciplinary design optimization and sensitivity analyses.
Quantify design margins, uncertainty, risk, and system-level impacts of proposed changes.
Define simulation fidelity requirements appropriate to each phase of development.
Establish model verification, validation, configuration-management, and documentation practices.
Correlate simulation results with component tests, ground tests, and flight-test data.
Develop representative mission profiles and evaluate aircraft performance across expected operating conditions.
Identify system interactions, integration risks, and performance constraints early in the design cycle.
Present recommendations and trade-offs to technical leadership and program stakeholders.
Mentor engineers and establish best practices for simulation-driven aircraft development.
Support requirements development, architecture reviews, design reviews, and certification activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems engineering, or a related discipline.
Significant experience developing or applying aircraft-level models and simulations.
Strong understanding of aircraft performance, flight mechanics, dynamics and multidisciplinary system interactions.
Experience integrating models from aerodynamics, structures, propulsion,electrical, controls, or thermal disciplines.
Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent platforms.
Experience conducting trade studies, parameter sweeps, sensitivity analyses, uncertainty quantification, or optimization.
Demonstrated ability to convert simulation results into actionable aircraft, design recommendations.
Experience with model verification, validation, test correlation, and configuration control.
Strong technical leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
Experience with electric, hybrid-electric, autonomous, or advanced aircraft.
Knowledge of multidisciplinary design analysis and optimization methods.
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, or pilot-in-the-loop simulation.
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering and tools such as SysML.
Experience supporting aircraft certification, safety analysis, or flight-test programs.
Familiarity with CFD, finite-element analysis, propulsion-cycle modeling, electrical-network modeling, or reduced-order modeling.
Experience developing digital engineering frameworks or aircraft digital twins.
Disclosures
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!
Compensation Range: $180K - $250K
About Mach Industries
Founded in 2022, 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 Principal Systems Engineer to lead the use of modeling and
simulation throughout the aircraft design process. This person will develop
integrated aircraft-level simulations, evaluate design alternatives, and
translate analysis into clear engineering decisions.
The role requires close collaboration with the aerodynamics, structures,
propulsion, electrical, controls, and vehicle systems teams. The ideal
candidate combines strong technical depth in aircraft simulation with the
leadership and communication skills needed to drive multidisciplinary design
decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Own the architecture, development, and validation of integrated aircraft simulations.
Use simulation to guide aircraft configuration, subsystem sizing, requirements, and design trade studies.
Integrate aerodynamic, structural, propulsion, electrical, mass-properties, controls, and mission-performance models.
Lead multidisciplinary design optimization and sensitivity analyses.
Quantify design margins, uncertainty, risk, and system-level impacts of proposed changes.
Define simulation fidelity requirements appropriate to each phase of development.
Establish model verification, validation, configuration-management, and documentation practices.
Correlate simulation results with component tests, ground tests, and flight-test data.
Develop representative mission profiles and evaluate aircraft performance across expected operating conditions.
Identify system interactions, integration risks, and performance constraints early in the design cycle.
Present recommendations and trade-offs to technical leadership and program stakeholders.
Mentor engineers and establish best practices for simulation-driven aircraft development.
Support requirements development, architecture reviews, design reviews, and certification activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems engineering, or a related discipline.
Significant experience developing or applying aircraft-level models and simulations.
Strong understanding of aircraft performance, flight mechanics, dynamics and multidisciplinary system interactions.
Experience integrating models from aerodynamics, structures, propulsion,electrical, controls, or thermal disciplines.
Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent platforms.
Experience conducting trade studies, parameter sweeps, sensitivity analyses, uncertainty quantification, or optimization.
Demonstrated ability to convert simulation results into actionable aircraft, design recommendations.
Experience with model verification, validation, test correlation, and configuration control.
Strong technical leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
Experience with electric, hybrid-electric, autonomous, or advanced aircraft.
Knowledge of multidisciplinary design analysis and optimization methods.
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, or pilot-in-the-loop simulation.
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering and tools such as SysML.
Experience supporting aircraft certification, safety analysis, or flight-test programs.
Familiarity with CFD, finite-element analysis, propulsion-cycle modeling, electrical-network modeling, or reduced-order modeling.
Experience developing digital engineering frameworks or aircraft digital twins.
Disclosures
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!
Compensation Range: $180K - $250K
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Who's Hiring
- Garmin14
- AVTECH Global9A
- General Atomics5
- L3Harris4
- Lockheed Martin4
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in aircraft engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or aeronautical engineering
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification or equivalent regulatory experience
- Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, or NX
- Experience reading and interpreting aviation engineering drawings and technical orders
- Familiarity with FAA Part 25, Part 145, or military airworthiness standards
- Active or eligible Department of Defense security clearance for defense programs
Tips for Your Aircraft Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to certification requirements
Aircraft engineer job postings often list specific FAA certifications or EASA familiarity as hard requirements. List your Airframe and Powerplant credentials, DER authorizations, or Part 145 experience explicitly so automated screening systems don't filter you out before a recruiter sees your application.
Highlight the aircraft platforms you know
Hiring managers search for candidates with direct experience on specific platforms like the 737, A320, or C-130. Name the exact aircraft families you've worked on in your resume summary and experience bullets, not just the engineering discipline.
Filter openings by program type early
Defense and commercial aviation programs have different clearance requirements, contract cycles, and career trajectories. Decide which environment fits your background before applying, and focus your search on openings that match your clearance status or commercial MRO experience to avoid mismatched interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists aircraft engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical drawing and tool assessments
Many aircraft engineer interviews include a practical review of engineering drawings, tolerances, or CATIA and SOLIDWORKS modeling tasks. Refresh your ability to read and redline technical drawings before your interview, especially if you've moved toward a management role in recent years.
Negotiate relocation for program-specific roles
Major aircraft programs are tied to specific production sites, and some employers budget relocation assistance for candidates with rare platform expertise. If a role requires on-site presence, ask about relocation support during the offer stage rather than assuming it isn't available.
Aircraft Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most aircraft engineers?
The companies hiring the most aircraft engineers right now include Garmin, AVTECH Global, and General Atomics, with the largest share of openings in California, Kansas, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Defense contractors and commercial MRO providers consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many aircraft engineer jobs are remote?
About 33% of aircraft engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in the field. Systems engineering, avionics software, and technical documentation positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while structures, propulsion, and MRO roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become an aircraft engineer?
You typically start with a bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or aeronautical engineering, then gain hands-on experience through internships or entry-level positions at an OEM, airline, or MRO facility. Earning FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification strengthens your candidacy for maintenance-adjacent roles. From there, specializing in a specific aircraft platform or discipline, such as structures or propulsion, accelerates your path to senior and principal-level positions.
How do you get hired as an aircraft engineer with little experience?
Entry-level aircraft engineer roles most often go to candidates who completed relevant internships or co-ops during their degree, worked on university aerospace projects, or hold an FAA student pilot certificate that demonstrates hands-on aviation exposure. Targeting MRO shops and regional carriers tends to be more accessible than going straight to major OEMs. Emphasize any platform-specific coursework, capstone projects, or part-time ramp or maintenance assistant experience in your application materials.
What does the aircraft engineer interview process look like?
Most aircraft engineer interviews include an initial phone screen with a recruiter focused on your engineering background and platform experience, followed by a technical interview with an engineering manager or lead that covers system knowledge, drawing interpretation, and problem-solving scenarios. Defense employers typically add a separate security clearance eligibility discussion. Final rounds often involve a panel interview with cross-functional team members and, for senior roles, a presentation of a past engineering project or failure analysis.
Where can I find and apply to aircraft engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to aircraft engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, platform background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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