About the job
Join Mach Industries as a Summer Intern in Flight Test Engineering!
Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is at the forefront of defense technology, committed to pioneering next-generation autonomous defense platforms. Our mission centers around delivering scalable and decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a dynamic team of approximately 220 employees, we embody the spirit of a startup, characterized by agility and ambition.
We envision a future where warfare is redefined through innovative manufacturing, rapid advancements, and a steadfast commitment to national security. Our focus is on creating lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and ensure global security.
Your Role
As a Flight Test Engineering Intern, you will play a crucial role in the development, testing, and validation of our advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) platforms. This hands-on position involves flight test planning, operations, and data collection, along with collaboration across engineering and flight operations teams. You will actively contribute to developing and executing test plans, preparing hardware, and supporting flight activities at our test sites. This opportunity is ideal for an engineering student eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment and engage in cutting-edge flight test operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing flight tests, including pre-flight preparations, readiness reviews, and post-flight data analysis.
- Support the development of test procedures, safety checklists, and test plans under the mentorship of the Flight Test and Systems Engineering teams.
- Participate in test site setup and operations, including preparing ground control systems, telemetry, and test equipment.
- Collect, organize, and process flight data for engineering review and validation.
- Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of flight test infrastructure and documentation processes.
- Travel to test sites to assist with aircraft testing, operations, and demonstrations.

