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Fall 2026 Engineering Internship at Mach Industries (Huntington Beach, CA)
Mach Industries· Huntington Beach, CA· $2k–$2k·
Role details
Health Insurance · Retirement Plans · Opportunities For Professional Development · Equity Grants
Mach Industries at a glance
Builds low-cost autonomous aircraft, precision munitions, and high-altitude platforms for the U.S. military and its allies.
Mach Industries designs and manufactures next-generation asymmetric aerospace and defense systems, including unmanned strike aircraft, precision munitions, a counter-drone interceptor, and a stratospheric pseudo-satellite. Its thesis is cheap mass over exquisite few: build autonomous, expendable defense systems by the millions, and own the manufacturing and propulsion supply chain in house.
~$485M raised · latest: Series C · $300M · June 2026 · backed by Infinite Capital, Ribbit Capital, Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures
Summary
Mach Industries seeks an Engineering Co-op for Fall 2026 to support autonomous defense platform development. The role involves work in autonomous systems, embedded firmware, mechanical design, or systems integration within a defense technology environment.
Job description
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
Mach's Fall 2026 Engineering Internship is open for future engineers and builders who want to work with us.
Depending on your background and team placement, you might work on:
- Autonomous systems — guidance, control, and navigation software for unmanned platforms
- Embedded firmware and real-time software for flight and drive systems
- Mechanical and structural design, manufacturing, and test of hardware components
- Propulsion, energetics, or systems integration for new defense platforms
- Tools, infrastructure, and simulations that accelerate engineering velocity
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer science, or a related engineering discipline
- Intellectual curiosity and the drive to own problems end-to-end
- Genuine interest in defense technology, national security, or the future of autonomous systems
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!
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Why work at Mach Industries
- Engineering-obsessed culture: Described as an "engineering-obsessed team pursuing well-guided product bets" with a focus on solving next-generation warfare challenges. machindustries.com
- Compensation: Salary ranges from $150K - $200K for many roles; offers equity and bonuses. machindustries.com
- High growth environment: 184 employees (113.9% YoY growth) with 83 active job postings — significant opportunity for impact and advancement. linkedin.com
- Talent density: Colleagues from SpaceX, Anduril, Tesla, Lockheed Martin, and MIT — a high-caliber peer group. linkedin.com
- Locations: Headquarters in Huntington Beach, CA; offices in San Francisco, CA; operations in Lithuania and the UK. linkedin.com
- Employer Rating: 4.0/5.0 (28 reviews on LinkedIn) with strong scores for Compensation (4.0), Culture (3.9), and Career (4.1); Work-Life balance rated lower (3.1), typical for a high-growth defense startup. linkedin.com