Infrastructure Engineer
Mach Industries
- Location
- Onsite (Huntington Beach, California)
- Compensation
- $115k - $175k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Mach Industries is a defense technology company developing next-generation autonomous platforms to enhance national security. The Infrastructure Engineer role focuses on operating and improving production infrastructure by automating tasks, maintaining service reliability, and managing system health.
Skills
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off
Perks
- Stock options
- Professional development
Full job details
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
Operate and improve production infrastructure that supports engineering and business teams. Apply established systems, network, or cloud patterns, automate recurring work, and keep services dependable. Handle routine changes independently within agreed limits, seeking review for unfamiliar designs or higher-impact work.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate assigned infrastructure services, maintaining configurations, dependencies, inventory, and approved access controls while coordinating service needs with engineering and business partners.
- Provision resources using established infrastructure-as-code patterns and automate recurring tasks with maintainable, reviewable scripts; request review for unfamiliar designs.
- Monitor health, capacity, configuration drift, and resource use; investigate incidents and escalate unfamiliar failures or broader risks with diagnostic evidence.
- Deliver scoped patches, upgrades, and configuration changes with impact checks, peer review, validation, rollback guidance, and documented recovery exercises.
- Maintain runbooks, backup and configuration-recovery workflows, and incident records; share service knowledge and turn recurring operational problems into reusable improvements.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of infrastructure, systems, or cloud engineering experience, including hands-on administration and troubleshooting of production services within an assigned domain.
- Practical knowledge of operating systems, networking, or cloud services, including related dependencies and recognizing when specialist support is needed.
- Ability to use version control, infrastructure definitions, and scripting to deliver repeatable changes with understandable error handling and reviewable implementation.
- Experience using monitoring and diagnostic evidence to investigate incidents, assess capacity or resource use, and communicate findings to service partners.
- Ability to carry out controlled changes and restore or configuration-recovery procedures, including validation, rollback planning, and applying approved access controls.
- Clear documentation and collaboration skills, with sound judgment about assigned service responsibilities, timely escalation, and follow-through on operational improvements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting connected infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, including understanding their operational dependencies and constraints.
- Experience improving shared infrastructure-as-code modules or reusable operational workflows through peer-reviewed contributions and clear documentation.
- Experience using incident and maintenance findings to reduce repeated manual work and improve operational runbooks.
Additional Requirements
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
At Mach, we believe that compensation is more than just a paycheck. It's a comprehensive package designed to reward the time, skills, and expertise you bring to our team. We are committed to offering competitive compensation that is equitable, transparent, and aligned with market trends.
Key Elements of Our Compensation Philosophy:
- Competitive Salaries: We continuously research market rates to ensure our salaries are competitive with those in our industry and geographic location.
- Performance-Based Incentives: Our bonus structure is tied to both individual and company performance, creating a win-win scenario that motivates our team members to excel.
- Equity Participation: We offer stock options or equity to employees, ensuring that you share in the success and growth of the company.
- Benefit Packages: Our benefits include healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off, because we understand that your well-being extends beyond the office.
- Professional Development: We allocate funds for continuing education, training, and career growth.
- Transparency: We are committed to openness about our compensation tiers and how decisions are made, ensuring trust and mutual respect.
By joining Mach, you’re not just accepting a job—you’re becoming a key part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Together, we aim to create a rewarding environment that sets the stage for long-term success.
Data Privacy
To view Mach Industries candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://machindustries.com/privacy-policy.
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!