Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview:

CHAOS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team providing hands-on mechanical expertise for the integration of ruggedized electronics effectors and mission-critical hardware into ground- and sea-mobile platforms for aerospace and defense this role you will support the design and mechanical integration of military electronics and effector systems with critical platform structures and mechanisms working alongside senior engineers on design challenges ranging from compact electronics enclosures to larger structural or mechanism assemblies.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in mechanical CAD and design principles hands-on prototyping experience (from coursework internships or personal projects) an interest in ruggedized hardware design and the drive to learn quickly in a fast-paced cross-disciplinary engineering environment.

This is a full-time on-site position in El Segundo CA.

Responsibilities:

• Support technical leadership and hands-on prototyping and mechanical integration of mission systems: electronics enclosures effectors launchers mechanisms and support equipment into ground- and sea-mobile platforms
• Assist in the design of mechanical structures frames mounts enclosures and mechanisms subject to shock vibration thermal and environmental constraints
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models assemblies and interface control documentation (ICDs) to support multi-disciplinary system integration
• Perform first-order structural and thermal analyses and requirements allocations under the guidance of senior engineers to ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable military standards
• Support system-level integration qualification and acceptance activities including installation alignment and fit-check efforts
• Assist as a technical hardware interface with customers platform providers suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Support production transition configuration control and fielded system sustainment including investigation of integration issues

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (completed or expected within the next few months)
• Coursework internship co-op or project experience in mechanical design structures or system integration (aerospace/defense exposure a plus but not required)
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks or equivalent) for assemblies and top-down design
• Foundational understanding of mechanical interfaces tolerancing alignment and installation practices
• Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations FEA) through coursework or projects
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn from senior engineers in a multi-project environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• Coursework or project experience related to ruggedized hardware military standards (e.g. MIL-STD-810) or environmental qualification
• Experience with mechanisms and actuation systems including linkages bearings motors hydraulics pneumatics gimbals or rotary joints (e.g. from capstone projects clubs or competitions)
• Familiarity with at least one commercial FEA or multiphysics simulation package (NASTRAN ABAQUS ANSYS CFD codes COMSOL etc.)
• Hands-on prototyping experience including additive manufacturing CNC machining or other fabrication techniques (e.g. through robotics teams maker clubs or personal projects)
• Familiarity with military-style connectors (e.g. mil-circular 38999 ARINC micro-D)
• Involvement in relevant engineering clubs competitions (e.g. SAE Formula SAE robotics teams) or research projects

Why CHAOS

• Health Benefits: Medical dental and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k ( 50% company match up to 6% of pay) FSA HSA life insurance and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch No meeting Fridays unlimited PTO casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries generous pre-IPO stock option grants relocation assistance and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 300 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus equity and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations.

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