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 Senior Explosive Safety Specialist provides technical expertise and operational leadership for activities involving explosives, ammunition, energetic materials, warheads, fuzing systems, and munitions.
In addition to serving as an experienced explosive safety practitioner, this role supports the planning and execution of complex domestic and international field operations, live-fire testing, flight testing, demonstrations, and deployments. The Senior Explosive Safety Specialist is expected to independently lead deployment operations associated with assigned programs while maintaining sufficient working knowledge of aviation/range operations and regulated transportation requirements to support broader field activities.
This role works closely with engineering, flight operations, test, manufacturing, logistics, safety, and program teams to safely and effectively execute energetic and field operations.
Explosive Safety & Energetic Operations
Apply explosive safety requirements to the handling, transportation, storage, integration, testing, and use of ammunition, explosives, energetic materials, warheads, fuzes, and munitions.
Independently support and oversee complex explosive and energetic operations.
Identify explosive hazards and develop practical risk controls for field, test, integration, and storage activities.
Provide explosive safety guidance to engineering, test, manufacturing, flight operations, and field teams.
Support ammunition and explosives handling, inventory accountability, magazine management, and storage operations.
Support warhead, munition, fuze, and energetic component installation and integration activities.
Support operations involving Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESADs), fuzing systems, initiation systems, and other safety-critical energetic components.
Test & Deployment Operations
Plan and execute logistics for complex domestic and international field operations, live-fire tests, flight tests, demonstrations, and deployments.
Develop deployment plans covering personnel, equipment, energetic materials, transportation, facilities, schedules, site access, vendors, and operational resources.
Lead pre-deployment readiness activities and ensure required equipment, documentation, transportation, access, and support resources are in place.
Coordinate mobilization, field execution, demobilization, equipment recovery, and operational closeout.
Develop and maintain deployment checklists, manifests, movement plans, schedules, and operational documentation.
Anticipate logistical and operational constraints and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
Resolve field logistics and operational issues in real time with limited supervision.
Coordinate vendors, transportation providers, facilities, procurement, and other external operational resources.
Lead or support post-deployment reviews and incorporate lessons learned into future operations.
Range, Live-Fire & Test Support
Provide explosive safety and operational support for live-fire ranges and energetic test activities.
Coordinate range preparation, access, resources, explosive safety requirements, munition accountability, and post-test reconciliation.
Work with range personnel, engineers, flight operations, and test teams to enable safe execution of field activities.
Support activities involving unexploded, damaged, or potentially hazardous energetic test articles.
Shipping & Regulatory Support
Support domestic and international movement of energetic materials, test hardware, and operational equipment.
Maintain working awareness of hazardous materials, Dangerous Goods, ITAR, EAR, customs, and international transportation requirements affecting deployments.
Recognize activities requiring specialized regulatory review and coordinate with the appropriate compliance or logistics subject matter expert.
Support required shipping, inventory, customs, and equipment-movement documentation.
Aviation & Range Coordination
Maintain working knowledge of aviation terminology, range operations, airspace considerations, and UAS flight-test requirements.
Support range scheduling, site coordination, access requirements, NOTAM coordination, and operational documentation.
Recognize activities requiring specialized FAA, airspace, or aviation regulatory support and coordinate with the appropriate subject matter expert.
Hazard Classification, Demilitarization & Disposal
Support explosive hazard classification activities for ammunition, energetic components, warheads, and munitions.
Coordinate demilitarization, disposition, and disposal activities with appropriate internal and external organizations.
Maintain required accountability and disposition documentation.
Weapon & Fuze Safety Reviews
Process & Team Development
Develop and improve explosive safety, deployment, and field operations procedures, checklists, and standard work.
Provide technical and operational guidance to less experienced personnel.
Identify recurring operational constraints and recommend process, resource, equipment, or infrastructure improvements.
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.
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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.
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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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