Principal Mechanical Engineer - Rugged Systems Integrator

Chaos, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Free daily lunch

No meeting Fridays

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

CHAOS Industries in El Segundo, CA seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical integration of ruggedized electronics and mission-critical hardware for aerospace and defense platforms. You will own the design from concept through qualification, prototype, and production, guiding cross-disciplinary teams and ensuring MIL-STD requirements are met.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD, system integration, and a strong track record in platform-level mechanical design for ground- and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 8+ years in platform-level mechanical design and system integration.
• Strong CAD and experience with ruggedized hardware.
• Experience with MIL-STD-810 and related qualifications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and hands-on prototyping for mechanical integration of mission systems.
• Architect and design mechanical structures, enclosures, mounts, and mechanisms.
• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and ICDs for multi-disciplinary integration.
• Perform structural and thermal analyses and requirements allocations.
• Lead system-level integration, qualification, and acceptance activities.
• Interface with customers, platform providers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Support production transition and fielded system sustainment.

Skills

Mechanical CAD

System integration

Prototyping

Ruggedized hardware

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

CHAOS Industries in El Segundo, CA seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical integration of ruggedized electronics and mission-critical hardware for aerospace and defense platforms. You will own the design from concept through qualification, prototype, and production, guiding cross-disciplinary teams and ensuring MIL-STD requirements are met.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD, system integration, and a strong track record in platform-level mechanical design for ground- and