Senior Explosive Safety Specialist

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Support preparation of technical information and documentation for explosive, weapon, and fuze safety reviews.
• Support programs interacting with applicable Service/component review authorities, including WSESRB, NNMSB, AWSSRB, AFSRB, or equivalent organizations.
• Assist engineering and program teams in addressing safety review questions, findings, and corrective actions.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), explosive safety, ammunition and explosives operations, military ordnance, energetic systems, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of explosive safety principles, ammunition and explosives handling, and energetic operations.
• Experience supporting live-fire ranges, explosive testing, ordnance operations, weapons integration, or comparable energetic activities.
• Demonstrated experience independently planning and executing field operations, deployments, test activities, or comparable military operations.
• Experience coordinating personnel, equipment, transportation, schedules, facilities, and operational resources.
• Ability to integrate explosive safety requirements into field and deployment planning.
• Experience with ammunition storage, explosive magazines, and energetic inventory accountability.
• Ability to identify operational, logistical, and regulatory risks and determine when specialized subject matter expertise is required.
• Strong technical writing, operational planning, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and support field activities as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a military EOD school or equivalent formal explosives/ordnance training.
• Experience supporting UAS, aerospace, defense, developmental weapons, warheads, munitions, fuzing systems, or energetic systems.
• Experience planning and executing remote, austere, multi-site, or international deployments.
• Experience with Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESADs), fuzing systems, or safety-critical initiation systems.
• Experience supporting WSESRB, NNMSB, AWSSRB, AFSRB, or equivalent government weapon/fuze safety reviews.
• Familiarity with HAZMAT and Dangerous Goods transportation requirements, including 49 CFR and/or IATA.
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, customs, or international shipping requirements.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, airspace coordination, NOTAMs, Certificates of Waiver or Authorization, or range operations.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or experience supporting UAS flight operations.
• Experience coordinating explosive demilitarization and disposal activities.
• Active or previously held U.S. security clearance

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.

Pay Range

$90,000—$140,000 USD

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.

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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!