About Machina Labs:

Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturing doesn't. Yet.

Machina Labs is changing that. We build intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures directly from digital design. By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory architecture, we enable customers to move from prototype to production in weeks, not years.

Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we're building the manufacturing infrastructure that defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility programs will run on.

If you want to work on hard problems that matter and see them fly, drive, and defend, this is the place. 

Machina Labs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace & Defense to serve as a technical leader within our engineering organization. This is a hands-on role that combines mechanical design, engineering ownership, and technical mentorship. You will be responsible for driving designs from concept through release while establishing the engineering standards, configuration management processes, and design practices that support a rapidly growing manufacturing organization.

As a key member of the engineering team, you will own the release of engineering documentation, oversee our Product Data Management (PDM) system, mentor engineers across manufacturing and process engineering, and ensure that designs are optimized for production, quality, and scalability.

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys balancing technical execution with engineering leadership and is passionate about developing robust design processes in a collaborative startup environment.

• Own the mechanical design process from concept through released production drawings, assemblies, and documentation.
• Create and modify mechanical designs for structural defense products, including missile, hypersonic, UAV, and aerospace metallic structures.
• Identify producibility issues related to forming, welding, machining, trimming, fixturing, assembly, inspection, and integration.  
• Serve as the engineering release authority for CAD models, drawings, assemblies, and design data.
• Administer and maintain the Product Data Management (PDM) system, including workflows, revision control, permissions, and configuration management.
• Develop high-quality CAD models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials.
• Establish and maintain engineering drawing standards, GD&T practices, Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidelines, and engineering best practices.
• Review and approve engineering work produced by other team members to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with established standards.
• Mentor manufacturing, process, and applications engineers on mechanical design principles, engineering documentation, and product development best practices.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to improve producibility, reduce cost, shorten lead times, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Identify manufacturing risks early and drive design improvements that enhance quality and scalability.
• Participate in customer technical discussions, design reviews, manufacturability reviews, and cross-functional engineering meetings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering documentation, configuration management, and product development workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical design or product development experience with demonstrated ownership of engineering designs through production release.
• Advanced proficiency with parametric CAD software (SolidWorks preferred; Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo, or Autodesk Inventor also considered).
• Experience administering or configuring a Product Data Management (PDM) system, preferably SolidWorks PDM.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drawing standards.
• Proven experience creating and reviewing production-quality mechanical drawings, assemblies, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) for fabricated metal components and assemblies.
• Understanding of common manufacturing processes: sheet metal forming, machining, welding, trimming, drilling, fastening, fixturing, and assembly.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor engineers and establish engineering standards across a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience implementing or managing PDM workflows, revision control, and engineering configuration management.
• Experience developing engineering standards, drawing standards, or DFM guidelines for an organization.
• Background supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or other high-performance mechanical systems.
• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD), 3D annotations, or digital manufacturing workflows.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, nickel alloys, and high-temperature materials.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems, First Article Inspection (FAI), and production documentation.
• Experience working in startup, prototype, or fast-paced product development environments.

• Ability to work onsite in both engineering office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to use standard inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds as needed.

Machina Labs is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to support the daily operations, organization, and upkeep of our fast-paced manufacturing and office facilities. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and efficient workplace while supporting facility maintenance, vendor coordination, employee workspace needs, and general site operations.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in maintaining an organized workplace, and isn’t afraid to jump in wherever needed. The ideal candidate is proactive, mechanically inclined, and service oriented. Success in this role comes from being dependable, hands-on, and comfortable supporting a variety of facility and operational needs within a growing advanced manufacturing environment.

• Perform daily facility walkthroughs to identify maintenance, housekeeping, or safety concerns.
• Support the upkeep and organization of office, warehouse, manufacturing, and common areas.
• Complete basic facility repairs and maintenance tasks, including furniture assembly, shelving installation, painting, and minor plumbing or electrical repairs as appropriate.
• Coordinate workspace moves, office setups, furniture installations, and facility improvement projects.
• Assist with preventative maintenance scheduling and coordinate service calls with vendors and contractors.
• Receive and coordinate deliveries, shipments, and building-related services.
• Maintain inventory of office, janitorial, breakroom, and facility supplies and replenish as needed.
• Support employee events, meetings, catering, and general workplace operations.
• Move furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Assist with maintaining building systems and equipment by coordinating inspections and service providers.
• Support workplace safety initiatives by maintaining first aid kits, eyewash stations, PPE supplies, safety signage, and required postings.
• Participate in routine facility and safety inspections and help ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Travel between Machina Labs facilities as needed to support maintenance requests, workplace projects, equipment moves, and operational priorities.
• Respond to facility requests in a timely manner while providing excellent internal customer service.
• Perform other facilities and workplace support duties as assigned.

• 2+ years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, workplace operations, warehouse, manufacturing, or a similar hands-on environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable performing physical work throughout the day.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and general building maintenance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and workplace safety practices.
• Experience coordinating facility vendors and contractors.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience with inventory management or purchasing of facility supplies.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing and able to travel between multiple Machina Labs facilities as business needs require.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

About Machina Labs

Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturing doesn't. Yet.

Machina Labs is building software-defined factories that enable the rapid production of complex metal structures directly from digital design. By combining robotics, advanced metal forming, and automated production systems, we are redefining how parts move from prototype to full-scale production.

Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we are building the manufacturing infrastructure powering the next generation of aerospace, defense, and advanced mobility systems.

About Machina Labs:

Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturing doesn't. Yet. 

Machina Labs is changing that. We build intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures directly from digital design. By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory architecture, we enable customers to move from prototype to production in weeks, not years. 

Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we're building the manufacturing infrastructure that defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility programs will run on. 

If you want to work on hard problems that matter and see them fly, drive, and defend, this is the place. 

Job Description:

We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join our team and help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in smart manufacturing. In this role, you will design, build, train, and deploy machine learning models that power our robotic sheet metal forming systems. You’ll work closely with our engineering team to transform raw data into actionable intelligence, enabling our robots to produce parts with greater precision, speed, and adaptability.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives at the intersection of research and production, someone who is just as comfortable wrangling messy datasets as they are architecting scalable ML pipelines. If you’re passionate about applying machine learning to real-world manufacturing challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Next.js (TypeScript) and Python.
• Build and maintain real-time communication layers using WebSockets to connect software interfaces with robotic systems.
• Collaborate with the robotics and automation team to integrate software with hardware systems and manufacturing workflows.
• Work with product and quality teams to translate requirements into well-architected, testable features.
• Develop and deploy containerized services, supporting CI/CD pipelines and production infrastructure.
• Contribute to system design decisions, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack, from frontend UI to backend services and real-time data streams.

• Exposure to robotics, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Background in building real-time data visualization or monitoring dashboards.
• Interest in the intersection of software, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.