Principal Mechanical Engineer: Missile/UAV Launcher Systems

Chaos, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CHAOS Industries in Hawthorne, CA seeks an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced launcher systems for missiles and UAVs.

You will own end-to-end mechanical design from concept through production and sustainment, collaborate across functions, and mentor teams while guiding subcontractors on ruggedized hardware and complex interfaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical CAD and system integration for launcher systems.
• Demonstrated launcher design and integration success.
• Understanding of ruggedized hardware design for harsh environments.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical architecture and integration of launcher systems across ground and maritime platforms.
• Define and manage interfaces between missile, canister, and platform.

Skills

Mechanical CAD

System integration

Launcher design

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independent work

Subcontracts management

Job description

CHAOS Industries in Hawthorne, CA seeks an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced launcher systems for missiles and UAVs.

You will own end-to-end mechanical design from concept through production and sustainment, collaborate across functions, and mentor teams while guiding subcontractors on ruggedized hardware and complex interfaces.