Principal Mechanical Engineer, CHAOS Industries

• We are seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles
• The ideal candidate will possess relevant industry experience integrating military hardware into mobile vehicles and be self-directed
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• 8+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages in a professional setting
• Strong knowledge of industry practices, drafting standards, and drawing notes for military and commercial hardware design documentation
• Experience with designing for manufacturability
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Hands-on experience with hardware integration
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• The candidate will be responsible for providing innovative design solutions for integrating ruggedized electronics, effectors, and launchers into ground and sea mobile platforms
• This is a full-time position on-site in Hawthorne, CA
• Mechanical design and integration of military electronics and structures onto ground vehicles and ships
• Development of ruggedized military hardware, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and requirements
• Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks) to create detailed 3D models, drawings, and assemblies
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of designs in laboratory and field environments
• Use hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided designs (CAD) to ensure all hardware meets or exceeds internal and customer requirements
• Lead design reviews and hardware qualification
• Create installation drawings and interface control documents
• Serve as technical interface with vendors, suppliers, and customers
• Anticipated domestic travel: 10% of the time