Senior Mechanical Engineer
$150k/y-$190k/y
CHAOS Industriesa day ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
CHAOS Industries is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Hawthorne, CA. The role involves supporting the design, integration, and qualification of electronic hardware and enclosures for aerospace and defense applications.
About the Role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the detailed mechanical design of electronic subsystems, spanning the full product lifecycle from concept development to production and sustainment. Your tasks will include designing ruggedized electronic hardware, developing 3D CAD models, performing structural and thermal analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integration within larger systems.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 4+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design and integration of electronic hardware for aerospace, defense, or similar applications.
- Strong proficiency with mechanical CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent) and experience producing production-ready drawings.
- Experience designing mechanical hardware for RF, avionics, power electronics, and/or embedded computing products.
- Solid understanding of mechanical drafting standards, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and configuration-controlled documentation.
- Experience supporting prototype builds, integration, and qualification testing.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in fast-paced development programs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Advanced experience with SolidWorks for complex parts and assemblies.
- Experience with commercial FEA or multiphysics simulation tools (e.g., NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, COMSOL, CFD tools).
- Familiarity with military specifications and standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810).
- Familiarity with military and aerospace connectors (e.g., MIL-DTL-38999, ARINC, Micro-D).
- Experience supporting environmental qualification testing and analysis (e.g., thermal cycling, vibration, shock).
- Experience supporting cable harness routing, connector layouts, and electromechanical integration.
- Experience with additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and prototype fabrication techniques.
- Hands-on experience working with machine shop and prototype lab equipment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company.
- 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more.
- Free daily lunch, 'No meeting Fridays', unlimited PTO, casual dress code.
- Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses.
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries is a technology company that is building the next generation of defense and critical industry technologies. Applying an engineering-led strategy, CHAOS provides mission-driven, world-class engineers with a platform to build solutions to critical real-world problems. The CHAOS agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world application.
Hawthorne, CA