Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, CHAOS Industries

• The ideal candidate will possess relevant industry experience designing ruggedized electronics hardware for military environments and be self-directed
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages in a professional setting
• Experience designing RF, avionics, and/or embedded computing products for rugged/military environments
• 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
• Willingness to work full-time onsite at our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California

Desirable

• We are seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles
• The candidate will be responsible for providing innovative design solutions for the packaging of antennas, radomes, circuit card assemblies, computing equipment, and test equipment for ground and airborne sensors
• Lead the mechanical design and 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 qualifications
• Serve as technical interface with vendors, suppliers, and customers
• Work full-time onsite at our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California

• Medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
• Life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
• Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
• Generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses

In the modern world, defence industries must meet ever-evolving threats through new technologies, meaning that forward-thinking is the crux of battling sophisticated threats. CHAOS Industries consists of engineers and researchers building the next generation of defence and critical industry technologies.