PrincipalSenior Principal Mechanical Engineer

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantagedomain dominance. The companys products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) empowering warfighters commercial air operators and border protection teams to act faster adapt rapidly and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors including 8VC Accel and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington D.C. San Francisco San Diego Seattle and London. For more information please visit .

Role Overview:

CHAOSisseeking an experiencedPrincipalor Sr PrincipalMechanical Engineertolead the design development and integration of advancedmissile and UAVlauncher role owns end-to-end mechanicaldesign from concept development through productionand sustainmentof launcher systemssupporting solid rocket motoreffectors turbine-powered UAVs and electrically powered UAV systems across mobile ground and maritime role collaboratescloselyacross functions and provides technical management of subcontracts.

This role is suited for engineers who thrive in fast-paced hands-on environments and are comfortable owning hardware from concept through field deployment.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on mechanical CADand system integrationexperiencedemonstratedlauncher design and integrationsuccessa deep understanding of ruggedized hardware design and a proven ability to work independentlyand guide cross-disciplinary engineering efforts.

This is a full-time on-siteposition (Principal vs Sr Principal) will bedeterminedbased onrelevant technical and leadershipexperience.

Responsibilities:

• Own mechanical architecture and integration of launcher systems across multiple platforms (ground and maritime)

• Define and manage mechanicalandelectro-mechanicalinterfaces between missile canister and platform

• Develop solutions forenvironmental protectionandblast plume and thermal effects including gas management shielding and structural protection

• Ensure compliance with safety interlock requirements and launch sequencing constraints.

• Design mechanicalsafingfeatures and contribute to system-level hazard analyses.

• Design and develop mechanisms and actuationsystems for deployment retention and release

• Ensure compliance with relevant military standards

• Serve asa primarytechnicalhardwareinterface with customers platform providers suppliers and manufacturing partners. Perform make/buy assessments

• Lead integration of launcher systems onto mobile ground and maritime platforms accounting for structural loads motion environments corrosion and installation constraints

• Support production transition configuration control and fielded system sustainment including investigation and resolution of integration issues

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineeringor a related discipline

• 10 years ofprogressively responsibleexperience in mechanical design and system integrationfor aerospace or defense

• Demonstrated experience designing missile launcher systems or closely relatedhardware

• Strong background in structural design mechanisms and ruggedized hardwarefor harsh environments

• Experience withelectro-mechanicalintegration including poweranddata interfaces and connector systems

• Working knowledge of blast thermal and dynamic loads associated with rocket or missile systems

• Familiarity with system safety principles including safe-and-arm orfuzinginterfaces and launch interlocks

• Strongproficiencywith CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks or equivalent)and experience designing large assemblies

• Solid understanding of mechanical interfaces tolerancing alignment installation practices andinterface control documents (ICDs)

• Experience interpreting and applying military standards(-STD-810) and environmental qualification practices

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions and resolve cross-disciplinary integration challenges

• Strong communicationskills and ability tooperateacross multiple programs

• Ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. security clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineeringor a related field

• Prior experience serving as a mechanical technical authority on a program

• Experience planning instrumenting and executing hardware tests

• Experience withdesigning and integratingmechanisms and actuation systems

• Experience with system-level requirements allocation

• Familiarity with vehicle integration constraints including shock vibration transport and operational loads

• Experience with at least one commercial FEA ormultiphysicssimulation package (NASTRAN ABAQUS ANSYS CFD codes COMSOL etc.)

• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes formobile ordeployablemechanical structuresand mechanisms

• Experience withprototypingadditive manufacturing CNC machining and other fabrication techniques

• Familiarity with military-style connectors (e.g. mil-circular 38999 ARINC micro-D)

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: 250 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.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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